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WildBrain Q3 2026 Earnings Report

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported May 14, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026

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WildBrain's Q3 2026 results, particularly the sale of its interest in Peanuts Holdings and the subsequent debt elimination, are expected to positively impact its stock price and creditworthiness due to enhanced financial flexibility. The commencement of a share buyback program also signals a commitment to returning capital to shareholders, which is generally viewed favorably by the market.

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WildBrain reported its Q3 2026 financial results, highlighting a 16% decrease in revenue from continuing operations to $61.2 million, but a 38% increase in Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations to $5.8 million. The net loss from continuing operations was $19.9 million. A significant event was the completed sale of WildBrain's interest in Peanuts Holdings on March 2nd, which eliminated the Senior Secured Credit Facility and substantially improved the company's financial flexibility. Following the quarter, WildBrain initiated a normal course issuer bid share buyback program, repurchasing and cancelling 358,600 common shares for $542,310. Global Licensing revenue, driven by brands like Strawberry Shortcake and Teletubbies, grew 35% year-over-year, while Content Creation and Audience Engagement revenue decreased. WildBrain has paused its Fiscal 2026 guidance to focus on a transformational agenda, including investments in structural reorganization and automation, with benefits expected in calendar 2027 and beyond.

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20 WildBrain featured brand Strawberry Shortcake
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WildBrain reported its Q3 2026 results, showing a decrease in revenue from continuing operations but an increase in Adjusted EBITDA. The company completed the sale of its interest in Peanuts Holdings, eliminating debt and enhancing financial flexibility. It also commenced a share buyback program.
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Strawberry Shortcake is one of WildBrain's owned brands that contributed to strong Global Licensing revenue growth and saw new content launches and fan activations.
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Teletubbies is one of WildBrain's owned brands that contributed to strong Global Licensing revenue growth.
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WildBrain, WildBrain's global licensing agency, contributed to the strong 35% year-over-year revenue growth in Global Licensing.
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Josh Scherba, WildBrain's President and CEO, commented on the Q3 results, highlighting the Peanuts Holdings transaction and momentum in core growth drivers.
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Nick Gawne, WildBrain's CFO, discussed the strengthened financial flexibility due to debt elimination and the launch of the NCIB program.
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The Toronto Stock Exchange approved WildBrain's normal course issuer bid share buyback program.
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New Strawberry Shortcake content launched as a digital-first series on Google — YouTube.
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Strawberry Shortcake was featured in fan activations, including a 'swing shop' and windows at FAO Schwarz New York.
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