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Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) will report third quarter 2025 financial results for the period ended September 30, 2025 on Thursday, November 13, 2025 after the U.S. market close. Management will host a conference call at 4:30 PM ET the same day to discuss results. A live webcast and replay will be available on the Newsmax Investor Relations website at ir.newsmax.com.

Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) announced an agreement to carry the Newsmax channel in more than 900 hotels, reaching approximately 300,000 hotel rooms across the U.S., creating a new hospitality distribution touchpoint for the network.

The release notes this expands Newsmax's platform footprint alongside cable, streaming and OTT, and reiterates the channel's availability in about 60 million U.S. homes on major pay-TV systems.

Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) said its board authorized a strategic purchase plan of up to $5 million to buy Bitcoin and Trump Coin over the next 12 months, subject to market conditions.

The company said it expects to join 100+ public companies holding crypto, will add official Trump Coin (the release cites a circulating coin value exceeding $1.2 billion and total coin market value near $6 billion), and anticipates making an initial tranche shortly. Newsmax said it has partnered with institutional custody providers and will retain flexibility to adjust its digital asset strategy.

Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) announced its participation in the upcoming Maxim Group 2025 Growth Summit, scheduled for October 22-23, 2025, at the Hard Rock Hotel in New York City. CEO Christopher Ruddy will deliver the keynote address on October 23, 2025. The company's management team will also be available for one-on-one meetings with investors during the event.

Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) achieved remarkable viewership during its coverage of the Charlie Kirk Remembrance Service, drawing over 8 million total viewers across its platforms. The broadcast garnered 6+ million cable viewers and 2+ million streaming viewers on Newsmax2.

The network ranked #2 in cable overall during the coverage, second only to Fox News. Notable metrics include 2.5 million cable viewers in the key demographic of adults 35-64. The eight-hour uninterrupted coverage featured tributes to the Turning Point USA founder, with attendance from President Trump, family, and political leaders.

Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) has announced a strategic reorganization of its weekday evening lineup, effective September 8, 2025. The key change positions former Navy SEAL Carl Higbie to host 'Carl Higbie FRONTLINE' at the crucial 6:00 PM ET timeslot.

The restructuring includes moving Greta Van Susteren to 4:00 PM ET and Chris Salcedo to 5:00 PM ET. Higbie, who recently made headlines for his reporting from Israel, will bring his trademark style of addressing government overreach and media criticism to the evening transition hour.

CEO Christopher Ruddy emphasized that this reshuffle aims to strengthen the network's connection with viewers during critical news hours leading into primetime programming.

Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) has filed a major federal antitrust lawsuit against Fox Corporation and Fox News Network in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The lawsuit alleges Fox abused its market dominance in right-leaning pay TV news through anticompetitive practices.

The complaint details several exclusionary tactics by Fox, including no-carry provisions, financial penalties for distributors carrying Newsmax, and confidential drag-down clauses. Fox allegedly charges distributors nearly $2.20 per subscriber monthly, double CNN's fees and six times MSNBC's.

Internal communications cited in the complaint show Fox executives viewed Newsmax as a competitive threat post-2020 election. The lawsuit seeks triple damages under federal law and aims to restore competition in the right-leaning pay TV news market.

Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) has appointed David Gandler, Co-Founder and CEO of FuboTV, to its Board of Directors. Gandler joins five existing board members including CEO Christopher Ruddy, bringing extensive experience in streaming and media industries to Newsmax.

Gandler's background includes founding FuboTV, which went public in 2020, and over 15 years in video sales across broadcast and cable TV. He currently owns Leyton Orient F.C. and serves on the BKFC board. The appointment aims to strengthen Newsmax's streaming capabilities, particularly for its Newsmax+ service.

Newsmax reaches over 40 million Americans through various platforms, including its TV channel, website, and social media, positioning itself as the fourth highest-rated news network in the U.S.

Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results with total revenues of $46.4 million, up 18.4% year-over-year. Broadcasting revenues surged 28.5% to $38.0 million, while advertising revenues increased 26.2% to $29.9 million. The company reached a settlement with Dominion Voting Systems, resulting in a quarterly net loss of $(75.2) million.

The company expanded its reach to over 60 million U.S. homes and 100 countries, launching partnerships with Fubo, Hulu+, and international telecom providers. Newsmax maintained its position as the fourth highest-rated cable news channel with over 26 million quarterly viewers. The company reiterated its full-year 2025 revenue guidance of $180-190 million.