NYSE$MSGS
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp · Q3 2021 earnings
Q3 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
MSG Sports' financial performance was affected by fan attendance restrictions and compressed timing of NBA and NHL regular seasons, resulting in a revenue decrease compared to the prior year period.
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. reported a decrease in revenues and operating income for the fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2021, as compared to the prior year period. Revenues were $183.0 million, a decrease of $84.6 million. Operating income was $8.1 million, a decrease of $2.5 million.
- Revenues decreased primarily due to declines in ticket-related revenues, suite license fee revenue, and food, beverage, and merchandise sales due to capacity restrictions.
- Operating income decreased due to the decrease in revenues, largely offset by lower selling, general, and administrative expenses and direct operating expenses.
- Adjusted operating income increased primarily as a result of lower direct operating expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses, largely offset by the decrease in revenues.
- The company had $289.1 million of liquidity as of March 31, 2021, including cash and cash equivalents, and borrowing capacity under credit facilities.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
MSG Sports · Revenue · Quarterly
$183M
Revenue by segment
MSG Sports · -$71M total across 2 segments · Q2 2021
- Sponsorship and signage revenues-$23.8M—33.5%
- Local media rights fees-$47.2M—66.5%
Forward guidance
The company did not provide specific forward guidance but noted positive momentum in the industry and the potential for increased fan engagement and sponsorship opportunities.
Tailwinds
- Grateful for the overwhelming support from Knicks and Rangers fans this season.
- Pleased with fan response to our 2021-22 season ticket outreach.
- Importance and value of live sports content reaffirmed with the NHL’s recent national media rights agreements.
- Recent legalization of mobile sports gaming in New York presents a meaningful opportunity for fan engagement.
- Mobile sports gaming in New York will provide sponsorship opportunities and increase the value of our teams.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2021
-0.4%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.0%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.0%
Avg return
30 days after
50%
21 / 42 earnings
Positive
+13.7%
Q1 2021
Best reaction
-13.4%
Q4 2023
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | -0.9% | +4.9% | +16.3% | |
| Q2 2026 | -4.7% | -2.6% | +9.1% | |
| Q1 2026 | -4.6% | -4.3% | +1.5% | |
| Q3 2025 | -2.8% | -1.3% | -1.5% | |
| Q2 2025 | -3.6% | -5.9% | -9.1% | |
| Q1 2025 | -3.1% | +1.2% | +3.3% | |
| Q4 2024 | +0.5% | +2.7% | +3.7% | |
| Q3 2024 | -0.6% | +1.4% | -0.6% | |
| Q2 2024 | +7.1% | +5.0% | +2.0% | |
| Q1 2024 | +4.0% | +1.8% | +2.2% | |
| Q4 2023 | -13.4% | -13.8% | -13.4% | |
| Q3 2023 | +2.2% | -1.1% | -11.7% | |
| Q2 2023 | +4.6% | +4.0% | +5.6% | |
| Q1 2023 | +1.2% | +1.7% | +5.2% | |
| Q4 2022 | +7.9% | +3.6% | -6.8% | |
| Q3 2022 | +2.4% | -2.0% | +3.4% | |
| Q2 2022 | +1.6% | +3.4% | -1.4% | |
| Q1 2022 | -0.9% | -2.7% | -14.5% | |
| Q4 2021 | +3.8% | +5.9% | +19.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | -0.7% | -0.5% | -3.2% | |
| Q2 2021 | +2.9% | +6.0% | +17.4% | |
| Q1 2021 | +13.7% | +14.2% | +17.1% | |
| Q4 2020 | -5.5% | -4.3% | -5.2% | |
| Q3 2020 | -7.3% | -9.7% | -1.3% | |
| Q2 2020 | +1.2% | +3.1% | -16.9% | |
| Q1 2020 | -3.5% | -1.3% | +2.2% | |
| Q4 2019 | -11.0% | -13.3% | -8.4% | |
| Q3 2019 | -2.9% | -0.8% | -2.6% | |
| Q2 2019 | +0.7% | +2.2% | +5.5% | |
| Q1 2019 | -5.3% | -0.7% | -2.4% | |
| Q4 2018 | -3.8% | -2.2% | -0.2% | |
| Q3 2018 | +3.3% | +4.9% | +10.4% | |
| Q2 2018 | +1.5% | -0.3% | +9.9% | |
| Q1 2018 | +2.9% | +3.6% | -1.8% | |
| Q4 2017 | -3.6% | -1.7% | +1.0% | |
| Q3 2017 | +1.4% | +1.4% | +0.2% | |
| Q2 2017 | +1.2% | -0.8% | +8.3% | |
| Q1 2017 | +2.3% | +4.0% | +6.0% | |
| Q4 2016 | -3.2% | -4.4% | -8.9% | |
| Q3 2016 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2016 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | -1.4% | — | — | |
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