Fox Corporation (Class B)

NASDAQ: FOX

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Earnings Call Takeaways

Call date: Aug 6, 2026

1) Strategic Milestones and Leadership Insights
- FOX launched its direct-to-consumer streaming service, FOX One, and broadcasted the FIFA Men's World Cup, achieving record audiences in the U.S.
- The company announced a pending acquisition of Roku, aimed at enhancing its position in connected TV distribution and advertising.
- FOX demonstrated its capability to mobilize resources effectively, leading to record-breaking broadcasts and audience engagement during the World Cup.

2) Financial Performance and Segment Results
- Total revenue for Q4 2026 increased by 28% to $4.2 billion, while EBITDA improved by 27% to $1.2 billion.
- Full-year revenue grew 5% to over $17 billion, with EBITDA reaching a record $3.9 billion.
- Advertising revenue surged 78% in Q4, driven by the World Cup and growth at Tubi, while distribution revenue rose 5%.
- Tubi achieved a 35% revenue growth in Q4, with 110 million monthly active users.

Metric Q4 2026 Q4 2025 YoY Change
Total Revenue $4.2 billion $3.3 billion +28%
EBITDA $1.2 billion $0.9 billion +27%
Advertising Revenue N/A N/A +78%
Tubi Revenue Growth 35% N/A N/A

3) Challenges and Headwinds
- Total expenses increased by 28% due to higher sports programming rights and production costs related to the World Cup and FOX One.
- The company faced a decline in content and other revenue, primarily due to the timing of sports sublicensing revenue.

4) Operational Plans and Future Guidance
- FOX expects continued momentum from the World Cup and the midterm political cycle, anticipating a record midterm cycle for political ad revenues.
- The company plans to maintain its share buyback program and has increased its semiannual dividend to $0.29 per share.
- FOX One is expected to continue to attract new subscribers with minimal cannibalization of traditional pay-TV services.

5) Investor Angle and Missing Information
- The transcript does not provide specific figures for the digital loss number or investment for fiscal '25, which could be relevant for modeling future performance.
- Overall, FOX's strong performance in fiscal 2026, coupled with strategic initiatives and a robust advertising environment, positions the company favorably for continued growth in fiscal 2027.

Bottom line: FOX Corporation's robust financial results and strategic initiatives, including the successful World Cup broadcast and the pending Roku acquisition, position the company for sustained growth and shareholder value in the coming year.

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