Fox Fiscal Q4 Revenue Juiced by World Cup Interest, Tubi Viewership
Fox said World Cup broadcasts drove a 108% surge in ad sales and helped lift quarterly revenue to $4.2 billion, beating Wall Street estimates.
- On Thursday, Fox reported quarterly earnings revealing ad sales rose 108% and total revenue reached $4.21 billion, driven by the FIFA Men's World Cup broadcast.
- CEO Lachlan Murdoch described fiscal 2026 as an "exceptional year" for Fox, highlighting strong portfolio momentum positioning the business for sustained growth in fiscal 2027.
- Fox reported adjusted EPS of $1.79, beating Wall Street's $1.34 forecast, though net income declined to $696 million from $719 million due to sports sub-licensing timing.
- Expanding its streaming presence, Fox announced a $22 billion agreement to acquire streaming platform Roku while enhancing Tubi and launching the direct-to-consumer service FOX One.
- Distribution revenue increased 5%, supported by 7% growth at the cable network programming, while Fox noted continued digital expansion led by its AVOD service, Tubi.
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Fox fiscal Q4 revenue juiced by World Cup interest, Tubi viewership
Fox One will offer all 104 matches from the FIFA World Cup men’s soccer tournament in 2026. (Photo courtesy Fox Corporation) Fox Corporation reported sharply higher fiscal fourth quarter (Q4) revenue and adjusted earnings on Thursday as its broadcast of the FIFA Men’s World Cup fueled viewership and advertising growth across its core network television and cable TV businesses. Overall revenue increased 28 percent to $4.21 billion, up from $3.29 …
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ArcaMax Publishing2026 FIFA World Cup gives a major revenue boost to Fox Corp.
The ratings record setting matches boosted Fox's ad revenue by 78%, helping deliver better than expected earnings in the company's fiscal fourth quarter.
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