TOON Kartoon Studios, Inc.
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Executive Summary
Kartoon Studios reported Q1 2026 revenue of $7.2M, down 24% YoY from $9.5M, driven by timing of production deliveries at Mainframe Studios. Distribution revenue grew 15% to $2.3M, and operating loss narrowed 9% to $2.8M on a 20% decline in total operating expenses. The company highlighted record subscriber engagement on its streaming platforms and progress on flagship franchises Hundred Acre Wood and Stan Lee Universe, but the top-line decline and lack of EPS guidance make this a mixed report.
Actionable Insight
The revenue miss due to production timing is a known risk for animation studios, but the 24% drop is material for a $37M market cap stock. Watch for Q2 production delivery catch-up and any franchise monetization milestones (Hundred Acre Wood, Stan Lee Universe) that could re-rate the stock. The going concern overhang from the prior 10-K remains a risk.
Key Facts
- Total revenue $7.2M in Q1 2026, down 24% from $9.5M in Q1 2025
- Distribution revenue $2.3M, up 15% YoY
- Loss from operations $2.8M, improved 9% YoY
- Total operating expenses $10.0M, down 20% YoY
- Cash & marketable securities $6.0M as of March 31, 2026
- Stockholders' equity $22.6M
- Kartoon Channel! subscriber engagement up >80% YoY; Ameba up >200%
- Licensed Masters of the Universe (2002) and American Girl (2016) from Mattel
- Prior year (2025) annual revenue was $39.4M, up 21% YoY, with operating loss improving 24%
- Prior year filing included a going concern audit opinion
Financial Impact
Revenue declined $2.3M YoY (-24%) but distribution revenue grew $0.3M (+15%). Operating loss improved by $0.3M (-9%).
Risk Factors
- Revenue decline of 24% YoY due to production timing at Mainframe Studios
- Going concern audit opinion from prior 10-K (2025) remains outstanding
- Cash burn: $6.0M cash vs $2.8M quarterly operating loss implies ~2 quarters of runway without additional financing
- Franchise monetization (Hundred Acre Wood, Stan Lee Universe) still pre-commercialization
Market Snapshot
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001683168-26-003978 |
| Document: toon_8k.htm | 0001683168-26-003978 |
| Document: 0001683168-26-003978-index-headers.html | 0001683168-26-003978 |
| Document: 0001683168-26-003978-index.html | 0001683168-26-003978 |
| Document: 0001683168-26-003978.txt | 0001683168-26-003978 |
| 8-K Data (Synthetic) | 0001683168-26-003978 |
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Jun 8, 2026
4d ago
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8-K
| $0.7289 awaiting T+5 | awaiting T+5 | — | $1.12 (+53.66%) |
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May 15, 2026
28d ago
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8-K
| $0.6300 $0.6340 | ▲ +0.63% | ▼ −0.33% | $1.12 (+77.78%) |
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May 15, 2026
28d ago
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Press Release
| $0.6300 $0.6340 | ▼ −0.63% | ▲ +0.33% | $1.12 (−77.78%) |
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Apr 24, 2026
7w ago
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8-K
| $0.6640 $0.6240 | ▲ +6.02% | ▲ +6.42% | $1.12 (−68.67%) |
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Mar 31, 2026
10w ago
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8-K
| $0.6240 $0.6000 | ▼ −3.85% | ▼ −7.79% | $1.12 (+79.49%) |
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Mar 31, 2026
10w ago
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Press Release
| $0.6240 $0.6000 | ▼ −3.85% | ▼ −7.79% | $1.12 (+79.49%) |
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Mar 27, 2026
11w ago
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Press Release
| $0.6160 $0.6300 | ▲ +2.27% | ▼ −1.59% | $1.12 (+81.82%) |
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