Why FuboTV Stock Soared 132% in Q1 While the S&P 500 Had Its Worst Quarter Since 2022

Group 1 - FuboTV's stock rose 132% in Q1, contrasting with the S&P 500's worst quarterly performance since early 2022, but this rise may not be sustainable [1] - The announcement of the merger between Hulu and FuboTV led to a 251% increase in FuboTV's stock on the day of the announcement [2] - The merger creates a larger entity with over 6 million paying subscribers, benefiting both Disney and FuboTV [3] Group 2 - Much of the initial stock gain has been reversed as investors reassess the details of the merger [4] - The combined entity faces challenges in maintaining relevance in a declining cable TV market, as consumer interest in cable offerings diminishes [5] - Industry research suggests that 2025 may mark the peak of virtual multichannel video programming distributors (vMVPDs) before a decline due to shifting consumer preferences and rising costs [6]