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How CuriosityStream (CURI) makes money
CuriosityStream (CURI) made $23.2M of revenue in the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +22% from a year earlier. Licensing brought in $14.1M (60%); Subscription brought in $8.9M (38%); Other brought in $317K (1%). Of every dollar of revenue, 39¢ was left as operating profit, 38¢ was left as net earnings.
Drawing the Sankey…
Revenue by segment, Q2 2026
| Segment | Revenue | Share | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensing | $14.1M | 60.5% | +134% | +48% |
| Subscription | $8.9M | 38.2% | +0.5% | -5% |
| Other | $317K | 1.4% | -0.3% | +45% |
Where each dollar of revenue goes
| Line | Q2 2026 | % of revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $23.2M | 100.0% |
| Operating profit | $9.2M | 39.5% |
| Income tax | $434K | 1.9% |
| Net earnings | $8.9M | 38.2% |
Revenue, quarter by quarter
| Quarter | Revenue | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | $23.2M | +22% |
| Q1 2026 | $15.2M | +0.5% |
| Q4 2025 | $19.2M | +36% |
| Q3 2025 | $18.4M | +46% |
| Q2 2025 | $19.0M | +53% |
| Q1 2025 | $15.1M | +26% |
| Q4 2024 | $14.1M | -4% |
From CuriosityStream's 10-Q filed Aug 13, 2026 (on EDGAR).
Questions
How does CuriosityStream make money?
CuriosityStream (CURI) made $23.2M of revenue in the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +22% from a year earlier. Licensing brought in $14.1M (60%); Subscription brought in $8.9M (38%); Other brought in $317K (1%). Of every dollar of revenue, 39¢ was left as operating profit, 38¢ was left as net earnings.
What is CuriosityStream's biggest business?
Licensing: $14.1M in the second quarter 2026, 60% of revenue, +48% from a year earlier.
What is CuriosityStream's profit margin?
Net earnings were $8.9M, 38.2% of revenue, in the second quarter 2026; the operating margin was 39.5%.
Updated Nov 8, 2026. Read automatically from SEC filings and public data; errors are possible. Not investment advice.