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Fox Corporation Class A Common Stock (FOXA) represents a leading force in the media industry, delivering a wide range of news, sports, and entertainment content. The company operates under two primary segments: Cable Networks and Television. Cable Networks focus on Fox News, Fox Business, and several sports channels, while Television encompasses the Fox broadcast network, 28 local television stations, and the ad-supported streaming platform, Tubi.
Fox Corporation's core brands include Fox News, Fox Sports, the Fox Network, and Fox Television Stations. These brands are not only culturally significant but also hold substantial value for distributors and advertisers. The company's extensive reach allows it to create content that captivates and informs audiences, fostering strong consumer relationships and offering compelling products.
In recent years, Fox sold a majority of its entertainment assets to Disney, pivoting its focus towards live news and sports. This strategic move emphasized the company’s strength in these areas, which remain integral to its operations primarily through pay-TV bundles.
Financially, Fox Corporation reported total quarterly revenues of $3.45 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2024. This is a decrease from the $4.08 billion reported in the prior year. The Television segment saw a 9% growth in affiliate fee revenues, contributing to the overall 4% increase in this category. Advertising revenues were impacted by the absence of Super Bowl LVII and fewer NFL games, totaling $1.24 billion compared to $1.88 billion in the previous year. Other revenues also declined due to timing issues related to sports sublicensing.
Net income for the quarter was $704 million, significantly up from a net loss of $50 million in the prior year. This improvement reflects the absence of legal settlement costs and gains from asset contributions to the United Football League joint venture. Adjusted EBITDA also saw an increase of 7%, reaching $891 million.
Fox Corporation continues to invest in and capitalize on its core strengths, while also exploring new initiatives. The company actively engages with its audience through its owned and operated television stations and streaming service, Tubi. The Murdoch family maintains control of the corporation, steering its strategic direction.
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In March 2021, FOX News Channel (FNC) continued to lead as the most-watched cable news network, achieving 1.3 million total viewers during the day and 2.4 million in primetime. FNC dominated the key 25-54 demographic with 207,000 and 375,000 viewers respectively. Over the first quarter, FNC maintained its position as the top-rated channel, marking 77 consecutive quarters of primetime leadership. Notably, 'Tucker Carlson Tonight' was the highest-rated program, averaging 3.4 million viewers. Adversely, FNC experienced declines of 34% in primetime viewers compared to March 2020.
FOX News Channel (FNC) has appointed Kayleigh McEnany as co-host of the show Outnumbered, effective April 6th. CEO Suzanne Scott highlighted McEnany's political and legal expertise, which will enhance the show's discussions. Outnumbered, currently the most-watched cable news program in its timeslot, has nearly doubled its viewership since its 2014 debut, with 2 million viewers in 2020. McEnany joined FOX earlier this month, after serving as White House Press Secretary, and has a robust background in political analysis across various networks.
FOX Sports has announced an expanded partnership with the New York Racing Association (NYRA), designating itself as the official wagering partner for NYRA Bets through 2030. The deal includes a subsidiary's option to acquire a 25% stake in NYRA Bets, which reported over $225 million in wagering handle in 2020, a 100% increase from 2019. Additionally, FOX Sports will provide at least 700 hours of coverage annually of races at Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course. This agreement aims to enhance both media rights and the growth of the sports wagering industry.
Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) announced the appointment of Jeff A. Taylor as General Counsel, effective immediately. Taylor, who joined in 2019, will lead the company's legal function, succeeding in a role previously held by Claudia Teran, who remains Executive Vice President and General Counsel for FOX Sports. Additionally, Nicholas Trutanich, former U.S. Attorney for Nevada, will serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer. The changes emphasize FOX's commitment to strong governance and compliance, particularly as the company expands into sports betting.
Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) has secured an 11-year media rights agreement with the NFL, running through the 2033 season. This deal enhances FOX's coverage of NFC games and introduces new holiday games. It expands digital rights for direct-to-consumer opportunities, including programming on Tubi. Notably, FOX will not renew its Thursday Night Football contract after the 2022 season. Highlights also include broadcasting four Super Bowls and extending rights for FOX Bet and Spanish language broadcasts.
Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) has partnered with Operative Media to launch the AOS platform, a cloud-native sales technology that integrates ad sales operations across its entertainment, sports, and news portfolios. This platform streamlines client inventory management and supports advanced advertising capabilities, such as real-time ad creative substitution and optimized rate cards. The partnership is aimed at enhancing Fox's ad sales efficiency and adapting to the evolving advertising landscape, allowing for deeper targeting and more flexible selling strategies.
Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) announced that Executive Chairman and CEO Lachlan Murdoch will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference on March 4, 2021, at approximately 3:30 PM Eastern (12:30 PM Pacific). A live and archived webcast will be available at investor.foxcorporation.com. Fox Corporation produces and distributes engaging news, sports, and entertainment content through brands like FOX News Media and FOX Sports.
Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) announced participation in upcoming investor conferences. Chief Operating Officer John Nallen will speak in a virtual fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference on March 4 at 3:30 PM Eastern. Additionally, Chief Financial Officer Steve Tomsic will present a keynote at the Deutsche Bank Media, Internet & Telecom Conference on March 9 at 12:00 PM Eastern. Live and archived webcasts will be available at investor.foxcorporation.com.
Fox Corporation announced on February 9, 2021, that Suzanne Scott has signed a new multi-year contract to continue as CEO of FOX News Media. Under her leadership since becoming the first female CEO in May 2018, FOX News Media has achieved record ratings and advertising sales, maintaining its position as the most-watched cable news network for 19 consecutive years. Scott's initiatives have also improved workplace inclusion and transparency, resulting in FOX News Media being certified as a 'Great Place to Work' in 2020. This contract underscores Scott's pivotal role in driving future growth.
On February 9, 2021, Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) announced that its streaming apps, FOX NOW and FOX Nation, are now accessible on VIZIO's SmartCast platform. This integration allows millions of users to view local and national news, sports, and entertainment content directly on their Smart TVs. The FOX NOW app features full episodes of popular shows and live sports, while FOX Nation offers exclusive content at a subscription fee. This partnership expands FOX's reach and enhances viewer engagement with its diverse programming.
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