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CuriosityStream vs Kartoon Studios: CURI and TOON compared
CuriosityStream is the larger company: $23.2M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 2026) against $5.8M for Kartoon Studios (Q2 2026). CuriosityStream is growing faster (+22% against -43% a year earlier). CuriosityStream is more profitable, with an operating margin of 39.5% against -58.6%.
Where the money goes: CURI and TOON
CuriosityStream (CURI) · Q2 2026
CuriosityStream, Q2 2026: revenue $23.2M (+22% year over year), operating margin 39.5%, net earnings $8.9M, operating cash flow −$4.2M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Kartoon Studios (TOON) · Q2 2026
Kartoon Studios, Q2 2026: revenue $5.8M (-43% year over year), operating margin -58.6%, net earnings $26.9M, operating cash flow $34.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| CuriosityStream (CURI) | Kartoon Studios (TOON) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q2 2026 | Q2 2026 |
| Revenue | $23.2M | $5.8M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +22% | -43% |
| Operating margin | 39.5% | -58.6% |
| Net earnings | $8.9M | $26.9M |
| Net margin | 38.2% | 463.0% |
| Operating cash flow | −$4.2M | $34.3M |
| Free cash flow | — | $34.2M |
Where the revenue comes from
CuriosityStream
- Licensing: $14.1M (60%)
- Subscription: $8.9M (38%)
- Other: $317K (1%)
Kartoon Studios
- Production Services: $3.5M (59%)
- Content Distribution: $1.9M (32%)
- Media Advisory and Advertising Services: $448K (8%)
- Licensing and Royalties: $61K (1%)
Questions
Which is bigger, CuriosityStream or Kartoon Studios?
CuriosityStream is the larger company: $23.2M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 2026) against $5.8M for Kartoon Studios (Q2 2026).
Is CuriosityStream or Kartoon Studios growing faster?
CuriosityStream is growing faster (+22% against -43% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, CuriosityStream or Kartoon Studios?
CuriosityStream is more profitable, with an operating margin of 39.5% against -58.6%.
More: CuriosityStream earnings · how CuriosityStream makes money · Kartoon Studios earnings · how Kartoon Studios makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Aug 13, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 14, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.