Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Grupo Televisa's consolidated operating segment income margin expanded by 100 basis points to 38.2% in the first nine months of the year, driven by a year-on-year OPEX reduction of around 7% [3][4] - The company generated approximately MXN 4.2 billion in free cash flow, leading to a reduction in leverage ratio from 2.5 times EBITDA at the end of last year to 2.1 times [4] - TelevisaUnivision's third quarter revenue was $1.3 billion, a decline of 3% year-on-year, while adjusted EBITDA increased by 9% [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cable operations saw a net addition of 22,000 broadband subscribers in Q3, compared to 6,000 in Q2 and disconnections of about 6,000 in Q1 [7] - Revenue from residential operations decreased by only 0.7% year-on-year to MXN 10.6 billion, marking the best quarter in two years for revenue growth [9] - Sky's revenue declined by 18.2% year-on-year to MXN 3.1 billion, primarily due to a lower subscriber base [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the U.S., advertising revenue decreased by 11%, although growth in ViX partially offset linear declines [12] - In Mexico, advertising revenue increased by 3% year-on-year, driven by private and public sector ad sales [13] - Subscription and licensing revenue in the U.S. grew by 11%, while in Mexico, it fell by 17% [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on attracting and retaining value customers in cable and executing OPEX efficiencies through integration with Easy and Sky [2][3] - Deleveraging remains a core strategic priority for TelevisaUnivision, with management committed to strengthening the capital structure [6] - The strategy is to focus on high-end clients to increase ARPU, rather than competing for volume in a saturated market [34] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ongoing integration and operational optimization at TelevisaUnivision, which is expected to create greater shareholder value [14] - The company views the current market as rational, with price increases being implemented by competitors, except for Telmex [35] - Management believes that the Mexican government has effectively handled trade negotiations, fostering a strong economic relationship with the U.S. [29] Other Important Information - The company has successfully refinanced $2.3 billion of debt, enhancing liquidity and extending maturity profiles [6] - CAPEX for 2025 is budgeted at $600 million, with a CAPEX to sales ratio of less than 20% expected for the full year [3] Q&A Session Summary Question: CAPEX outlook for 2026 and insurance claim related to Hurricane Otis - Management expects to remain within the guidance of around $600 million for CAPEX and confirmed that the insurance claim related to Hurricane Otis is the last portion [16][18] Question: Local content transition to ViX and advertising investments - Management is exploring the inclusion of local news content in the streaming platform while continuing to engage in media for equity deals with startups [26][28] Question: Short-term and medium-term dynamics in cable competition - Management acknowledged that the market is nearing full penetration and emphasized a focus on high-end customers to maintain ARPU [32][34] Question: Sustainability of margins for Cable, Sky, and TelevisaUnivision - Management indicated ongoing efforts to improve margins through technology and operational efficiencies, with TelevisaUnivision expected to maintain high margins due to cost management initiatives [50][49]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Grupo Televisa's consolidated operating segment income margin expanded by 100 basis points to 38.2% in the first nine months of the year, driven by a year-on-year OPEX reduction of around 7% [3] - The company generated approximately MXN 4.2 billion in free cash flow, leading to a reduction in leverage ratio from 2.5 times EBITDA at the end of last year to 2.1 times [4] - TelevisaUnivision's third quarter revenue was $1.3 billion, a decline of 3% year-on-year, while adjusted EBITDA increased by 9% [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cable operations ended September with a network of nearly 20 million homes, achieving a monthly churn rate below 2% for two consecutive quarters [7] - Broadband gross ads improved, resulting in 22,000 net ads in Q3 compared to 6,000 in Q2 [7] - Revenue from residential operations was MXN 10.6 billion, a decrease of only 0.7% year-on-year, marking the best quarter in two years [9] - Sky's revenue declined by 18.2% year-on-year to $3.1 billion pesos, primarily due to a lower subscriber base [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the U.S., advertising revenue decreased by 11%, while in Mexico, it increased by 3% year-on-year [12][13] - ViX's engagement and growth remained strong, with a high single-digit increase in MAUs driven by events like the Gold Cup [5] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on attracting and retaining value customers in cable and executing OPEX efficiencies through integration with Easy and Sky [2] - Deleveraging remains a core strategic priority for TelevisaUnivision, with management committed to strengthening the capital structure [6] - The strategy is to focus on higher-end clients rather than volume, which is expected to lead to consistent ARPU increases [34] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ongoing integration and operational optimization at TelevisaUnivision, which is expected to create greater shareholder value [14] - The company views the current market as rational, with price increases being implemented by competitors, except for Telmex [36] Other Important Information - The company has successfully refinanced $2.3 billion of debt, enhancing liquidity and extending maturity profiles [6] - CAPEX for 2025 is budgeted at $600 million, with a CAPEX to sales ratio of less than 20% expected for the full year [3] Q&A Session Summary Question: CAPEX outlook for 2026 and insurance claim related to Hurricane Otis - Management expects to remain within the guidance of around $600 million for CAPEX [18] Question: Local content transition to ViX and advertising investments - Local news is important, and the company is exploring including it in the streaming platform while making media for equity deals with startups [27][28] Question: Short-term and medium-term dynamics in cable competition - The market is close to full penetration, and the strategy focuses on high-end clients to maintain ARPU [34][47] Question: Sustainability of margins for Cable, Sky, and TelevisaUnivision - Management believes margins can continue to improve through technology and operational efficiencies [54][55]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Grupo Televisa's consolidated operating segment income margin expanded by 100 basis points year-on-year to 38.2%, driven by a year-on-year OPEX reduction of around 7% [3] - The company generated approximately MXN 4.2 billion in free cash flow, leading to a reduction in leverage ratio from 2.5 times EBITDA at the end of last year to 2.1 times [4] - TelevisaUnivision's third quarter revenue was $1.3 billion, a decline of 3% year-on-year, while adjusted EBITDA increased by 9% to $460 million [13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The broadband gross ads improved, resulting in 22,000 net ads during the third quarter, compared to 6,000 in the second quarter [8] - Revenue from residential operations decreased by only 0.7% year-on-year to MXN 10.6 billion, marking the best quarter in two years for revenue growth [10] - TelevisaUnivision's consolidated subscription and licensing revenue increased by 3% year-on-year, driven by ViX's premium tier [14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the U.S., advertising revenue decreased by 11%, while in Mexico, it increased by 3% year-on-year, primarily due to private and public sector ad sales [14] - The company ended the quarter with TelevisaUnivision's leverage at 5.5 times EBITDA, an improvement from 5.9 times in the previous quarter [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on attracting and retaining value customers in cable, which has led to growth in the internet subscriber base [2] - A disciplined CAPEX deployment approach is being maintained, with a budget of $600 million for 2025, implying a CAPEX to sales ratio of less than 20% [3] - Deleveraging remains a core strategic priority for TelevisaUnivision, with management committed to strengthening the capital structure [6] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ongoing integration between Easy and Sky, which is expected to create greater value for shareholders [15] - The company views the current market dynamics as rational, with price increases being implemented by competitors, except for Telmex [32] - Management believes that the margins achieved in TelevisaUnivision are sustainable due to efficient content production and ownership of a large content library [50] Other Important Information - The company has successfully refinanced $2.3 billion of debt, enhancing liquidity and extending maturity profiles [6] - The partnership with Formula One is expected to provide a competitive advantage and drive subscriber growth [9] Q&A Session Summary Question: CAPEX outlook for 2026 and insurance claim related to Hurricane Otis - Management indicated that the CAPEX guidance for 2025 is around $600 million and confirmed that the insurance claim related to Hurricane Otis is the last portion expected [17][18] Question: Transition of local news content to ViX and advertising investments - Management acknowledged the importance of local news and is exploring its inclusion in the streaming platform while also discussing media for equity deals with startups [21][23] Question: Short-term and medium-term competition dynamics in cable - Management noted that the market is close to full penetration, focusing on high-end clients to increase ARPU, while Sky is viewed as a cash flow generator despite declining subscriber numbers [27][30] Question: Expectations for cable growth rates and sustainability of margins - Management expects diminishing net ads as market penetration increases but believes in ongoing margin improvements through technology and operational efficiencies [41][43]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Grupo Televisa's consolidated operating segment income margin expanded by 100 basis points year on year to 38.2%, driven by a year-on-year OpEx reduction of around 7% [4] - The leverage ratio improved to 2.1 times EBITDA from 2.5 times at the end of the previous year, primarily due to free cash flow generation [6] - Televisa Univision's third quarter revenue declined by 3% year on year to $1,300,000,000, while adjusted EBITDA increased by 9% to $460,000,000 [16][18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Internet subscriber base in Cable grew in the first nine months of the year compared to 2024, with a monthly churn rate below 2% for two consecutive quarters [4][10] - Cable's net revenue from residential operations was MXN 10,600,000,000, a decrease of only 0.7% year on year, marking the best quarter in two years [12] - Televisa Univision's consolidated advertising revenue decreased by 6% year on year, with a notable 11% decline in the U.S. [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Engagement and growth for VIX remained solid, with a high single-digit increase in MAUs driven by events like the Gold Cup semifinals [6] - In Mexico, advertising revenue increased by 3% year on year, primarily due to private and public sector ad sales [19] - The leverage and debt profile of Televisa Univision improved to 5.5 times EBITDA from 5.9 times in 2024, driven by growth [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on attracting and retaining value customers in Cable, aiming for higher-end clients rather than volume [43] - Deleveraging remains a core strategic priority for Televisa Univision, with management committed to strengthening the capital structure [8] - The integration between EASI and Sky is expected to yield further synergies and operational efficiencies [4][6] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ongoing integration and operational optimization at Televisa Univision, which is expected to create greater shareholder value [20] - The company acknowledges the rational nature of the competitive landscape in Mexico, with price increases being implemented across the industry [47][48] - Management highlighted the importance of local news and programming, exploring the inclusion of such content in their streaming platform [31] Other Important Information - The company generated around ARS 4,200,000,000 in free cash flow, allowing for the prepayment of a bank loan due in 2026 [5] - CapEx deployment for 2025 is budgeted at $600,000,000, with a reasonable CapEx to sales ratio of less than 20% [4][5] Q&A Session Summary Question: CapEx outlook for 2026 and insurance claim related to Hurricane Otis - Management provided guidance of around $600,000,000 for CapEx in 2025 and confirmed that the insurance claim related to Hurricane Otis is the last portion of that claim [22][24] Question: Local programming and advertising investments - Management acknowledged the importance of local news and is exploring its inclusion in the streaming platform, while also highlighting successful media for equity deals with startups [31][32] Question: Competition dynamics in the cable market - Management noted that the market is close to full penetration and emphasized a strategy focused on higher-end clients to maintain ARPU growth [43][44] Question: Sustainability of margins for Cable and Sky - Management indicated ongoing efforts to improve margins through technology and operational efficiencies, with confidence in sustaining high margins in the industry [62][63]

Core Viewpoint - Grupo Televisa (TV) has received an upgrade to a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy), indicating a positive outlook for its earnings estimates, which is a significant factor influencing stock prices [1][4]. Earnings Estimates and Revisions - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Grupo Televisa indicates expected earnings of $0.05 per share for the fiscal year ending December 2025, showing no year-over-year change [9]. - Over the past three months, analysts have raised their earnings estimates for Grupo Televisa by 143.5% [9]. Zacks Rating System - The Zacks rating system is based solely on a company's changing earnings picture, tracking EPS estimates from sell-side analysts [2]. - The system classifies stocks into five groups, with Zacks Rank 1 stocks historically generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [8]. - Only the top 5% of Zacks-covered stocks receive a "Strong Buy" rating, indicating superior earnings estimate revisions [10][11]. Market Implications - The upgrade for Grupo Televisa reflects an improvement in the company's underlying business, suggesting that investors may respond positively by pushing the stock price higher [6]. - The correlation between earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock movements highlights the potential for significant price changes following such upgrades [7].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Grupo Televisa's consolidated operating segment income margin expanded by around 80 basis points to 38.1% in the first half of the year, driven by a year-on-year OpEx reduction of around 7% [3] - The leverage ratio improved to 2.2x EBITDA from 2.4x at the end of the first quarter, primarily due to free cash flow generation [4] - Televisa Univision's second quarter revenue declined by 4% year on year, while adjusted EBITDA increased by 10% [14][15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cable operations experienced a churn rate below the historical average of 2%, with broadband growth improving sequentially, resulting in over 6,000 net adds in the second quarter [9] - Net revenue from cable operations decreased by 3.1% year on year, while enterprise operations revenue increased by 3% year on year [10] - Sky's revenue declined by 16.3% year on year, primarily due to a lower subscriber base, with a loss of 347,000 revenue-generating units [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Televisa Univision's advertising revenue in the U.S. decreased by 2%, while in Mexico, it declined by 13% year on year, driven by the depreciation of the Mexican peso [16] - Subscription and licensing revenue in the U.S. increased by 9%, while in Mexico, it fell by 23% year on year [17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on attracting and retaining value customers in cable, aiming for a disciplined CapEx deployment to enhance free cash flow generation [3][4] - Deleveraging remains a core strategic priority for Televisa Univision, with management committed to strengthening the capital structure [6] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the ongoing transformation in the industry, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a bundled distribution and content strategy for now [20][21] - The company is confident in its ability to generate cash from Sky, despite the expected decline in subscribers, due to the already embedded cost structure [27][29] Other Important Information - The company has successfully negotiated with suppliers, leading to a reduction in the CapEx budget from $665 million to $600 million [4][32] - Televisa Univision's VIX platform has surpassed 10 million subscribers, indicating strong engagement and growth [5] Q&A Session Summary Question: How does Televisa Univision view the separation between content streaming and cable TV in the U.S.? - Management believes it makes sense to keep distribution and content bundled for now, as the distribution business remains a significant revenue source [20][21] Question: Concerns regarding Sky's disconnections and potential cost burdens? - Management clarified that the integration of Sky has minimized cost burdens, and disconnections do not generate additional CapEx or OpEx [24][27] Question: Expectations for CapEx and broadband growth in the second half of the year? - Management updated CapEx guidance for 2025 to $600 million, emphasizing a focus on high-end subscribers to maintain low churn rates [32][34] Question: Details on the commercial strategy focusing on high-end customers? - The competition in Mexico is rational, with stable pricing, allowing the company to focus on retaining high-value customers [40] Question: Efforts to enhance digital revenue realization? - The company is enhancing digital sales, particularly in the U.S., and has appointed a new head of sales with expertise in the digital market [46][48] Question: Concerns regarding U.S. tariff policy affecting programming produced in Mexico? - Digital content is exempt from tariffs under the USMCA, providing a solid ground for the company despite potential policy changes [52]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Grupo Televisa's consolidated operating segment income margin expanded by around 80 basis points to 38.1% in the first half of the year, driven by a year-on-year OpEx reduction of around 7% [3] - The leverage ratio improved to 2.2x EBITDA at the end of the second quarter from 2.4x at the end of the first quarter, primarily due to free cash flow generation [4] - Televisa Univision's second quarter revenue declined by 4% year on year, while adjusted EBITDA increased by 10% [12][13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cable operations ended June with a network of almost 20 million homes, with a monthly churn rate falling below the historical average of 2% [7] - Broadband growth improved with over 6,000 net adds during the second quarter, compared to disconnections of around 6,000 in the first quarter [8] - Sky's second quarter revenue declined by 16.3% year on year, primarily due to a lower subscriber base, resulting in a loss of 347,000 revenue-generating units [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Televisa Univision's advertising revenue in the U.S. decreased by 2%, while in Mexico, it declined by 13% year on year, driven by the depreciation of the Mexican peso [14] - Subscription and licensing revenue in the U.S. increased by 9%, while in Mexico, it fell by 23% [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on attracting and retaining value customers in cable, which has stabilized the Internet subscriber base [3] - A disciplined CapEx deployment approach is being maintained to focus on free cash flow generation, with a reduction in the CapEx budget from $665 million to $600 million [4][26] - Deleveraging remains a core strategic priority for Televisa Univision, with management committed to strengthening the capital structure [6] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management believes that the distribution business remains strong, with ongoing analysis of alternatives to generate value [18] - The integration of Sky is nearing completion, with no expected burden from disconnections due to a variable cost structure [20][22] - The company is enhancing digital sales and monetization strategies, particularly in the U.S. market [38][40] Other Important Information - The company generated around ARS 3.6 billion in free cash flow, allowing for the prepayment of a bank loan due in 2026 [4] - The efficiency plan at Televisa Univision is proving successful, with total operating expenses declining by around 13% year on year [5] Q&A Session Summary Question: How does Televisa Univision view the separation between content streaming and cable TV in the U.S.? - Management sees value in keeping distribution and content bundled for now, as it remains a significant revenue business [18] Question: What are the expectations for CapEx and broadband adds in the second half of the year? - CapEx guidance has been updated to $600 million, and churn is expected to remain low due to a focus on high-end subscribers [26][27] Question: How is the competition evolving in the market? - The competition in Mexico is rational, with no significant price swings, which supports the company's strategy [32]

Core Viewpoint - Momentum investing focuses on "buying high and selling higher" rather than the traditional "buying low and selling high" approach, aiming for quicker profits [1] Group 1: Momentum Investing Characteristics - Fast-moving trending stocks can be difficult to enter at the right time, as they may lose momentum if future growth does not justify their high valuations [2] - Investing in bargain stocks that have recently shown price momentum can be a safer strategy, utilizing tools like the Zacks Momentum Style Score to identify potential opportunities [3] Group 2: Grupo Televisa (TV) Analysis - Grupo Televisa has shown significant price momentum with a four-week price change of 19.4% and a 12-week gain of 37.4%, indicating strong investor interest [4][5] - The stock has a high beta of 1.92, suggesting it moves 92% more than the market, which aligns with the characteristics of a momentum stock [5] - TV has a Momentum Score of A, indicating a favorable time to invest based on its momentum [6] - The stock has also received a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) due to upward revisions in earnings estimates, which typically attract more investors [7] - TV is trading at a low Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.39, suggesting it is undervalued relative to its sales [7] Group 3: Additional Investment Opportunities - Besides TV, there are other stocks that meet the criteria of the 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen, presenting further investment opportunities [8] - Investors can explore over 45 Zacks Premium Screens tailored to different investing styles to identify potential winning stocks [9]

Core Viewpoint - Grupo Televisa S.A. (TV) is identified as a potential stock pick due to a recent "golden cross" event, indicating a bullish trend from a technical perspective [1][4]. Technical Analysis - A "golden cross" occurs when a stock's short-term moving average (50-day) crosses above its long-term moving average (200-day), signaling a bullish breakout [2]. - The successful formation of a golden cross involves three stages: the stock price bottoms out, the shorter moving average crosses above the longer one, and the stock maintains upward momentum [3]. Performance Metrics - Over the past four weeks, TV has experienced a gain of 20.1% [4]. - The stock currently holds a 2 (Buy) rating on the Zacks Rank, suggesting it may be poised for further breakout [4]. Earnings Outlook - The earnings outlook for TV is positive, with no earnings estimates cut and two revisions higher in the past 60 days [4]. - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings has also increased, reinforcing the bullish sentiment [4][6].

Core Insights - The share price graph over the last 30 years indicates that shares have lost nearly all their value [1] Group 1: Industry Overview - The TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications) sector has seen significant changes, with a professional having over 20 years of experience in the sector both in Europe and internationally [1] - The professional has a decade of investing experience, maintaining close contact with relevant companies and themes in the industry [1] Group 2: Company Experience - The professional's experience includes working with notable companies such as KPN, Chellomedia, Liberty Global, UPC Cablecom Switzerland, Get Sweden, Ooredoo Middle East, Cell C South Africa, Du Dubai, Axiata South East Asia, Celcom Malaysia, and Vodafone [1]