‘Bluey’ Helps Power 17% Profit Growth at BBC Commercial

‘Bluey,’ BritBox North America, Cost Savings Help Drive BBC Commercial’s Earnings Growth

The commercial arm of the U.K. public broadcaster also touted revenue gains for documentary streaming service BBC Select, consumer products and cost discipline amid "market pressures."

‘Bluey’ Helps Power 17% Profit Growth at BBC Commercial

BBC Commercial increased EBITDA by 17% to £267 million ($357.1 million) in the 2025/26 financial year, returning £377 million ($504.2 million) to the BBC as direct-to-consumer services and consumer products, led by “Bluey,” drove growth despite a challenging market. Revenue remained flat at £2.2 billion ($2.94 billion), with growth in some areas offsetting decline in others. Statutory profit after tax rose 9% to £71 million ($95 million). The £…

BBC Commercial reports 2025-26 revenue flat YoY at £2.2B, EBITDA up 17% to £267M, £377M returned to BBC, down from £391M; DTC and consumer products drove growth (Naman Ramachandran/Variety)

Naman Ramachandran / Variety: BBC Commercial reports 2025-26 revenue flat YoY at £2.2B, EBITDA up 17% to £267M, £377M returned to BBC, down from £391M; DTC and consumer products drove growth  —  BBC Commercial increased EBITDA by 17% to £267 million ($357.1 million) in the 2025/26 financial year …