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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 2026 — Kartoon Studios (NYSE American: TOON) reported full-year 2025 financial results highlighting accelerating revenue growth, improving operating performance, and strong forward visibility, while unveiling a first-of-its-kind AI-animated earnings presentation featuring A.A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh.
Total revenue reached $39.4 million, up 20.9% year-over-year, driven by continued strength in animation production. Mainframe Studios, the company’s production division, generated $26.8 million in revenue, up 50% year-over-year, supported by contracts with global partners including Disney, Sony, PBS, ABC, and Spin Master.
Operating performance improved, with loss from operations narrowing 24% year-over-year, reflecting cost discipline and efficiency initiatives. The company also reported a strengthened balance sheet with $35.8 million in current assets and $27.5 million in stockholders’ equity.
Importantly, Kartoon Studios disclosed that over 60% of its projected 2026 production revenue is already under contract, providing visibility as the company transitions toward higher-margin content monetization.
The company continues to scale its streaming ecosystem through Toon Media Networks, with Kartoon Channel! reaching record subscriber levels and engagement rising 85% year-over-year in Q1 2026, while Ameba engagement increased 206% year-over-year. FAST channel watch time also grew 70% year-over-year in Q4 2025.
Kartoon Studios is now entering a new phase following multi-year infrastructure investments, with expectations for operating leverage, reduced costs, and increased contribution from owned intellectual property.
Looking ahead, key catalysts include the launch of “Hundred Acre Woods” and expansion of the Stan Lee Universe, positioning the company to capitalize on global demand for streaming content, animation production, and franchise-driven IP monetization.