FOX REPORTS THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 2026 REVENUE OF $3.99 BILLION, NET INCOME OF $175 MILLION, AND ADJUSTED EBITDA OF $954 MILLION
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Fox (Nasdaq: FOX) reported fiscal Q3 2026 revenue of $3.99 billion versus $4.37 billion a year earlier. Net income was $175 million versus $354 million, while Adjusted EBITDA rose 11% to $954 million.
Advertising revenue fell without Super Bowl LIX, partly offset by Tubi growth and an extra NFL Wild Card game. Cable Network Programming revenue grew 6%; Television EBITDA rose to $191 million from $60 million on lower sports costs. Fox has repurchased $8.5 billion of stock, with $3.5 billion authorization remaining.
Positive
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 11% year-over-year to $954 million
- Adjusted net income attributable to stockholders rose to $570 million or $1.32 per share
- Television segment EBITDA increased to $191 million from $60 million on lower sports costs
- Cable Network Programming segment revenue grew 6% to $1.74 billion
- Cumulative share repurchases reached $8.5 billion with $3.5 billion authorization remaining
Negative
- Total quarterly revenue declined to $3.994 billion from $4.371 billion year-over-year
- Advertising revenue decreased 24% to $1.556 billion, mainly due to no Super Bowl LIX broadcast
- Net income fell to $175 million versus $354 million in the prior-year quarter
- Television segment revenue decreased to $2.20 billion from $2.70 billion year-over-year
News Market Reaction – FOX
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Key Figures
Previous Earnings Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20 | Earnings webcast notice | Neutral | -0.9% | Announcement of Q3 FY2026 results webcast timing and access details. |
| Feb 04 | Q2 FY2026 results | Positive | -3.8% | Reported Q2 FY2026 revenue of $5.18B and Adjusted EBITDA of $692M. |
| Jan 21 | Earnings webcast notice | Neutral | +0.5% | Notice of Q2 FY2026 webcast schedule and release time for results. |
| Oct 30 | Q1 FY2026 results | Positive | +8.2% | Q1 FY2026 revenues of $3.74B and Adjusted EBITDA of $1.07B with buyback plan. |
| Oct 30 | Q1 FY2026 results | Positive | +8.2% | Repeat entry: same Q1 FY2026 earnings release and accelerated repurchase. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Earnings-related news has produced mixed reactions, with one strong positive move on Q1 FY2026 results and a notable negative move on Q2 FY2026 results, while webcast notices around earnings dates have had smaller impacts.
Over the past few quarters, FOX’s earnings cycle has featured sizable headline numbers and active capital returns. Q1 FY2026 results on Oct 30, 2025 showed revenue growth to $3.74 billion and $1.07 billion in Adjusted EBITDA, accompanied by a $1.5 billion accelerated share repurchase, and the stock moved about +8.24%. Q2 FY2026 results on Feb 4, 2026 delivered $5.18 billion in revenue and $692 million in Adjusted EBITDA but saw a roughly -3.77% reaction. Webcast announcements around Q2 and Q3 have historically had modest price effects.
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The Company reported total quarterly revenue of
The Company reported quarterly net income of
Quarterly Adjusted EBITDA[2] was
Commenting on the results, Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer Lachlan Murdoch said:
"Our fiscal third quarter results once again demonstrate continued strength and momentum across our business. This strong performance, led by robust core advertising trends, underscores FOX's leadership in live programming, bolstered by continued strength at our leading free streaming service, Tubi. Against this backdrop, we are proud to be bringing the world's biggest sporting event to American homes with the FIFA Men's World Cup hosted here in
REVIEW OF OPERATING RESULTS | ||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||
2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||
$ Millions | ||||||||||||||
Revenues by Component: | ||||||||||||||
Distribution[3] | $ 2,107 | $ 2,039 | $ 6,024 | $ 5,840 | ||||||||||
Advertising | 1,556 | 2,036 | 5,423 | 5,787 | ||||||||||
Content and other | 331 | 296 | 1,467 | 1,386 | ||||||||||
Total revenues | $ 3,994 | $ 4,371 | $ 12,914 | $ 13,013 | ||||||||||
Segment Revenues: | ||||||||||||||
Cable Network Programming | $ 1,741 | $ 1,636 | $ 5,678 | $ 5,398 | ||||||||||
Television | 2,197 | 2,704 | 7,184 | 7,618 | ||||||||||
Corporate and Other | 152 | 58 | 365 | 181 | ||||||||||
Eliminations | (96) | (27) | (313) | (184) | ||||||||||
Total revenues | $ 3,994 | $ 4,371 | $ 12,914 | $ 13,013 | ||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA: | ||||||||||||||
Cable Network Programming | $ 884 | $ 878 | $ 2,371 | $ 2,283 | ||||||||||
Television | 191 | 60 | 733 | 637 | ||||||||||
Corporate and Other | (121) | (82) | (393) | (235) | ||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA[4] | $ 954 | $ 856 | $ 2,711 | $ 2,685 | ||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization: | ||||||||||||||
Cable Network Programming | $ 25 | $ 24 | $ 78 | $ 69 | ||||||||||
Television | 32 | 28 | 92 | 87 | ||||||||||
Corporate and Other | 44 | 43 | 129 | 127 | ||||||||||
Total depreciation and amortization | $ 101 | $ 95 | $ 299 | $ 283 | ||||||||||
CABLE NETWORK PROGRAMMING | ||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||
2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||
$ Millions | ||||||||||||||
Revenues | ||||||||||||||
Distribution | $ 1,233 | $ 1,169 | $ 3,486 | $ 3,340 | ||||||||||
Advertising | 390 | 372 | 1,226 | 1,153 | ||||||||||
Content and other | 118 | 95 | 966 | 905 | ||||||||||
Total revenues | 1,741 | 1,636 | 5,678 | 5,398 | ||||||||||
Operating expenses | (702) | (601) | (2,831) | (2,657) | ||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | (155) | (158) | (476) | (467) | ||||||||||
Amortization of cable distribution investments | — | 1 | — | 9 | ||||||||||
Segment EBITDA | $ 884 | $ 878 | $ 2,371 | $ 2,283 | ||||||||||
Cable Network Programming reported quarterly segment revenue of
Cable Network Programming reported quarterly segment EBITDA of
TELEVISION | ||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||
2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||
$ Millions | ||||||||||||||
Revenues | ||||||||||||||
Advertising | $ 1,166 | $ 1,664 | $ 4,197 | $ 4,634 | ||||||||||
Distribution | 858 | 870 | 2,510 | 2,500 | ||||||||||
Content and other | 173 | 170 | 477 | 484 | ||||||||||
Total revenues | 2,197 | 2,704 | 7,184 | 7,618 | ||||||||||
Operating expenses | (1,736) | (2,359) | (5,642) | (6,191) | ||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | (270) | (285) | (809) | (790) | ||||||||||
Segment EBITDA | $ 191 | $ 60 | $ 733 | $ 637 | ||||||||||
Television reported quarterly segment revenue of
Television reported quarterly segment EBITDA of
SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM
As of March 31, 2026, the Company has cumulatively repurchased approximately
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "may," "will," "should," "likely," "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "projects," "believes," "estimates," "outlook" and similar expressions are used to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements in this press release due to changes in economic, business, competitive, technological, strategic and/or regulatory factors and other factors affecting the operation of the Company's businesses. More detailed information about these factors is contained in the documents the Company has filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
Statements in this press release speak only as of the date they were made, and the Company undertakes no duty to update or release any revisions to any forward-looking statement made in this press release or to report any events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events or to conform such statements to actual results or changes in the Company's expectations, except as required by law.
To access a copy of this press release through the Internet, access Fox Corporation's corporate website located at http://www.foxcorporation.com.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||
2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||
$ Millions, except per share amounts | ||||||||||||||
Revenues | $ 3,994 | $ 4,371 | $ 12,914 | $ 13,013 | ||||||||||
Operating expenses | (2,494) | (2,965) | (8,473) | (8,759) | ||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | (546) | (551) | (1,730) | (1,578) | ||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | (101) | (95) | (299) | (283) | ||||||||||
Restructuring, impairment and other corporate matters | (32) | (55) | (38) | (251) | ||||||||||
Equity losses of affiliates | (20) | (18) | (18) | (11) | ||||||||||
Interest expense, net | (66) | (55) | (214) | (185) | ||||||||||
Non-operating other, net | (499) | (158) | (785) | 156 | ||||||||||
Income before income tax expense | 236 | 474 | 1,357 | 2,102 | ||||||||||
Income tax expense | (61) | (120) | (326) | (528) | ||||||||||
Net income | 175 | 354 | 1,031 | 1,574 | ||||||||||
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | (9) | (8) | (37) | (28) | ||||||||||
Net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders | $ 166 | $ 346 | $ 994 | $ 1,546 | ||||||||||
Weighted average shares: | 432 | 461 | 443 | 462 | ||||||||||
Net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders per share: | $ 0.38 | $ 0.75 | $ 2.24 | $ 3.35 | ||||||||||
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||
March 31, | June 30, | |||||
$ Millions | ||||||
Assets: | ||||||
Current assets: | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 3,601 | $ 5,351 | ||||
Receivables, net | 2,948 | 2,472 | ||||
Inventories, net | 652 | 432 | ||||
Other | 337 | 174 | ||||
Total current assets | 7,538 | 8,429 | ||||
Non-current assets: | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 1,782 | 1,705 | ||||
Intangible assets, net | 2,943 | 2,969 | ||||
Goodwill | 3,647 | 3,639 | ||||
Deferred tax assets | 2,604 | 2,721 | ||||
Other non-current assets | 3,269 | 3,732 | ||||
Total assets | $ 21,783 | $ 23,195 | ||||
Liabilities and Equity: | ||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities | $ 2,603 | $ 2,897 | ||||
Total current liabilities | 2,603 | 2,897 | ||||
Non-current liabilities: | ||||||
Borrowings | 6,605 | 6,602 | ||||
Other liabilities | 1,415 | 1,341 | ||||
Redeemable noncontrolling interests | 84 | 288 | ||||
Commitments and contingencies | ||||||
Equity: | ||||||
Class A common stock, | 2 | 2 | ||||
Class B common stock, | 2 | 2 | ||||
Additional paid-in capital | 7,252 | 7,603 | ||||
Retained earnings | 3,837 | 4,479 | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (124) | (124) | ||||
Total Fox Corporation stockholders' equity | 10,969 | 11,962 | ||||
Noncontrolling interests | 107 | 105 | ||||
Total equity | 11,076 | 12,067 | ||||
Total liabilities and equity | $ 21,783 | $ 23,195 | ||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||||
Nine Months Ended | ||||||
2026 | 2025 | |||||
$ Millions | ||||||
OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||
Net income | $ 1,031 | $ 1,574 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 299 | 283 | ||||
Restructuring, impairment and other corporate matters | 38 | 168 | ||||
Equity-based compensation | 90 | 97 | ||||
Equity losses of affiliates | 18 | 11 | ||||
Cash distributions received from affiliates | — | 13 | ||||
Non-operating other, net | 785 | (156) | ||||
Deferred income taxes | 116 | 165 | ||||
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and dispositions | ||||||
Receivables and other assets | (546) | (897) | ||||
Inventories net of programming payable | (387) | 691 | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (226) | (26) | ||||
Other changes, net | (115) | (112) | ||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 1,103 | 1,811 | ||||
INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||
Property and equipment | (361) | (212) | ||||
Purchase of investments | (168) | (79) | ||||
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | (8) | (91) | ||||
Other investing activities, net | (6) | (25) | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (543) | (407) | ||||
FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||
Repurchase of shares | (1,900) | (750) | ||||
Dividends paid and distributions | (275) | (267) | ||||
Purchase of noncontrolling interest | (208) | — | ||||
Other financing activities, net | 73 | 109 | ||||
Net cash used in financing activities | (2,310) | (908) | ||||
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | (1,750) | 496 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year | 5,351 | 4,319 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ 3,601 | $ 4,815 | ||||
NOTE 1 – ADJUSTED NET INCOME AND ADJUSTED EPS
The Company uses net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders and earnings per share ("EPS") attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders excluding net income effects of Restructuring, impairment and other corporate matters, adjustments to Equity earnings (losses) of affiliates, Non-operating other, net, Tax provision and Noncontrolling interest adjustments ("Adjusted Net Income" and "Adjusted EPS" respectively) to evaluate the performance of the Company's operations exclusive of certain items that impact the comparability of results from period to period.
Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS are not measures of performance under GAAP and should be considered in addition to, and not as substitutes for, net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders and EPS as reported in accordance with GAAP. However, management uses these measures in comparing the Company's historical performance and believes that they provide meaningful and comparable information to management, investors and equity analysts to assist in their analysis of the Company's performance relative to prior periods and the Company's competitors.
The following table reconciles net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders and EPS attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders to Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:
Three Months Ended | |||||||
March 31, 2026 | March 31, 2025 | ||||||
Income | EPS | Income | EPS | ||||
$ Millions, except per share data | |||||||
Net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders | $ 166 | $ 0.38 | $ 346 | $ 0.75 | |||
Restructuring, impairment and other corporate matters | 32 | 0.07 | 55 | 0.12 | |||
Non-operating other, net | 499 | 1.16 | 158 | 0.34 | |||
Tax provision | (127) | (0.29) | (52) | (0.11) | |||
As adjusted | $ 570 | $ 1.32 | $ 507 | $ 1.10 | |||
NOTE 2 – ADJUSTED EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as Revenues less Operating expenses and Selling, general and administrative expenses. Adjusted EBITDA does not include: Depreciation and amortization, Restructuring, impairment and other corporate matters, Equity earnings (losses) of affiliates, Interest expense, net, Non-operating other, net and Income tax expense. Effective July 1, 2025, the Company no longer removes the impact of amortization of cable distribution investments when calculating Adjusted EBITDA. Prior periods were not restated as the impact of the change is immaterial to the calculation.
Management believes that information about Adjusted EBITDA assists all users of the Company's Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements by allowing them to evaluate changes in the operating results of the Company's portfolio of businesses separate from non-operational factors that affect Net income, thus providing insight into both operations and the other factors that affect reported results. Adjusted EBITDA provides management, investors and equity analysts a measure to analyze the operating performance of the Company's business and its enterprise value against historical data and competitors' data, although historical results, including Adjusted EBITDA, may not be indicative of future results (as operating performance is highly contingent on many factors, including customer tastes and preferences).
Adjusted EBITDA is considered a non-GAAP financial measure and should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, net income, cash flow and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. In addition, this measure does not reflect cash available to fund requirements and excludes items, such as depreciation and amortization and impairment charges, which are significant components in assessing the Company's financial performance. Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
The following table reconciles net income to Adjusted EBITDA for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||
2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||
$ Millions | |||||||
Net income | $ 175 | $ 354 | $ 1,031 | $ 1,574 | |||
Add: | |||||||
Amortization of cable distribution investments | — | 1 | — | 9 | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 101 | 95 | 299 | 283 | |||
Restructuring, impairment and other corporate matters | 32 | 55 | 38 | 251 | |||
Equity losses of affiliates | 20 | 18 | 18 | 11 | |||
Interest expense, net | 66 | 55 | 214 | 185 | |||
Non-operating other, net | 499 | 158 | 785 | (156) | |||
Income tax expense | 61 | 120 | 326 | 528 | |||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 954 | $ 856 | $ 2,711 | $ 2,685 | |||
[1] | Excludes net income effects of Restructuring, impairment and other corporate matters, adjustments to Equity earnings (losses) of affiliates, Non-operating other, net, Tax provision and Noncontrolling interest adjustments. See Note 1 for a description of adjusted net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders and adjusted earnings per share attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders, which are considered non-GAAP financial measures, and a reconciliation of reported net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders and earnings per share attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders to adjusted net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders and adjusted earnings per share attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders. |
[2] | Adjusted EBITDA is considered a non-GAAP financial measure. See Note 2 for a description of Adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA. |
[3] | The Company generates distribution revenue from agreements with MVPDs for cable network programming and retransmission fees for the broadcast of the Company's owned and operated television stations and from subscription fees for the Company's direct-to-consumer streaming services. In addition, the Company generates distribution revenue from agreements with independently owned television stations that are affiliated with the FOX Network. Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation. |
[4] | Adjusted EBITDA is considered a non-GAAP financial measure. See Note 2 for a description of Adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA. |
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