Kartoon Studios Inc (TOON)
AMEXCommunication ServicesEntertainmentSnapshot 2026-09-04
$0.66+2.47%
Close 2026-09-04 · 1-day change
AMEXCommunication ServicesEntertainmentSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · TOON
What must go right, what could break, what the price assumes, and what evidence comes next.
The current health of the standing investment case.
Recent financial performance sits well below its industry cohort — worth keeping an eye on, though it has not freshly broken.
One-year growth currently built into the price, compared with our model's estimate.
| Measure | Marker shape | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Growth built into the price | circle | -6.5% |
| Our one-year growth estimate | diamond | -34.0% |
For each item: what to watch, what would become a concern, and what would make it less concerning.
A reporting-risk estimate, not a forecast of the stock-price response.
Historical relationships that met the evidence threshold. They do not prove cause or forecast a move.
Usually moved in the same direction.
Price observations: 365 days
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Based on historical daily prices through 2026-09-04.
Past price behavior in dollars on a $10,000 position. This does not measure permanent business risk.
How much price usually moves either way.
A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days.
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Growth built into the price is above our model estimate.
The price assumes 27.5 percentage points more one-year growth.
The one-year revenue growth assumption on Valuation.
Elevated risk of a next-quarter earnings miss: this name has been missing across recent quarters and is on a run of consecutive earnings misses. A fundamental tilt, not a price call.
Model as of 2026-09-04 · Compared with 22 industry peers · Company calendar date is not available
TOON — litigation filed
Dated 2026-07-17
Other Events. On July 17, 2026, Kartoon Studios, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing it has sold its interest in Federator Networks, Inc. which operated the Federator Channel network business, for a cash payment of $500,000. The Company will retain key intellectual property of Frederator Studios, including Bee and PuppyCat, Bravest Warriors, Castlevania and Catbug, for distribution and product licensing opportunities, for distribution and product licensing opportunities. Th…
Why it matters: Distributing these funds could improve the company's cash and help growth plans.
Supportive ifAnnouncement of the release of funds from escrow after legal fees are settled.
Worry ifMore delays or issues in getting the escrow funds.
Why it matters: Steady growth in distribution revenue is key for proving the shift to an IP model.
Supportive ifQ3 distribution revenue grows more than 15% compared to last year.
Worry ifDistribution revenue falls or grows less than 5% compared to last year.
Why it matters: This launch is key to Kartoon Studios' strategy to monetize its owned IP. Success here could drive future revenue growth.
Supportive ifThe launch is on February 18, 2027. It gets good viewer engagement.
Worry ifThe launch is delayed or does not get much viewer interest.
Why it matters: The launch of this franchise is crucial for the company's IP-driven strategy. It could drive significant revenue.
Supportive ifAnnouncement of broadcast partners and launch dates for the Hundred Acre Wood franchise.
Worry ifNo updates or delays in the launch of the Hundred Acre Wood franchise.
We watch for confirming and disproving signals on each item. Resolutions are found automatically where possible and checked by hand for unclear cases. Last 90 days shown.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
| Measure | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Typical day | ±$215 on $10,000 · ±2.1% | How much price usually moves either way. |
| Bad day | $481 loss on $10,000 · 4.8% | A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days. |
| Largest peak-to-trough drop in the past year | $5,484 loss on $10,000 · 54.8% | Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year. |
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement; 1.20 means about 20% more.
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement to the sector. This is secondary context.
Latest 30 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
Latest 252 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
20-trading-day average in US dollars.
Trading days used by the source risk snapshot.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.
Why it matters: Cutting costs is important for better operating performance. Not keeping this could hurt profits.
Supportive ifTotal expenses decrease by more than 20% compared to Q2 2026.
Worry ifTotal expenses go up or stay the same even if revenue goes down.
Why it matters: Subscriber growth is key to monetizing Kartoon Studios' content. Strong growth would support the IP-driven strategy.
Supportive ifKartoon Channel! has over 80% more subscribers compared to last year.
Worry ifSubscriber growth on Kartoon Channel! is less than 50% year-over-year.
Why it matters: Progress in this area could enhance the company's IP portfolio and revenue potential. Delays may indicate challenges.
Watch forManagement shares news about a new franchise for Stan Lee Universe.
Also watch forThere are no updates or delays for Stan Lee Universe properties.
Why it matters: If the sector shows positive revenue growth, it could signal a recovery for Kartoon Studios. This would improve overall market conditions.
Watch forSector revenue growth turns positive after being negative for the last year.
Also watch forSector revenue growth is still negative for another quarter.
Why it matters: Settling debts would help the company's finances. It would also make investors more confident.
Supportive ifCompletion of the share issuance as outlined in the April 24 agreement.
Worry ifFailure to complete the share issuance by the end of Q2 2026.
Why it matters: Lowering costs helps improve performance when revenue is low.
Worry ifManagement says total expenses were cut by more than 10% in Q3 2026.
Less concerning ifTotal expenses increase or remain flat compared to Q2 2026.
Why it matters: Issuing shares to settle debts could improve the balance sheet and investor outlook.
Supportive ifThey announced a share issuance. It settles over $1 million in obligations.
Worry ifNo new shares are issued. This leaves some obligations open and causes worries.
Why it matters: This will show if the company's shift to owned IP is gaining traction. A decline could signal ongoing challenges.
Worry ifQ3 revenue shows a year-over-year decline worse than 15%.
Less concerning ifQ3 revenue stays the same or grows compared to last year.