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Fox(FOX) - 2025 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2025-02-04 14:19
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _________ to _________ Commission File Number 001-38776 FOX CORPORATION FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 1211 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York ...
Fox(FOXA) - 2025 Q2 - Quarterly Results
2025-02-04 13:04
Financial Performance - Fox Corporation reported total quarterly revenues of $5.08 billion, an increase of $844 million or 20% year-over-year[3]. - Net income for the quarter was $388 million, compared to $115 million in the prior year quarter, representing a significant increase[4]. - Adjusted EBITDA reached $781 million, an increase of $431 million or 123% from the prior year quarter[4]. - Advertising revenues rose by 21% to $2.42 billion, primarily due to higher political advertising and increased digital growth from the Tubi AVOD service[3]. - Other revenues surged by 70% to $756 million, mainly due to higher sports sublicensing revenues[3]. - Adjusted Net Income for the quarter was $442 million, with an Adjusted EPS of $0.96, up from $165 million and $0.34 in the prior year[28]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended December 31, 2024, was $781 million, compared to $350 million for the same period in 2023, representing a significant increase of 123.4%[34]. Revenue Breakdown - Affiliate fee revenues increased by 6% to $1.9 billion, driven by 9% growth in the Television segment and 4% growth in the Cable Network Programming segment[3]. - The Cable Network Programming segment reported revenues of $2.17 billion, an increase of $507 million or 31% year-over-year[8]. - The Television segment generated revenues of $2.96 billion, an increase of $419 million or 16% from the prior year quarter[12]. Shareholder Returns - The company declared a dividend of $0.27 per Class A and Class B share, payable on March 26, 2025[15]. - As of December 31, 2024, Fox Corporation repurchased approximately $5.1 billion of its Class A common stock and $1 billion of its Class B common stock, with a remaining authorization of $900 million[15]. - The company engaged in share repurchases amounting to $500 million during the six months ended December 31, 2024[24]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets increased to $23,022 million as of December 31, 2024, compared to $21,972 million as of June 30, 2024, reflecting a growth of approximately 4.8%[22]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $3,322 million from $4,319 million, marking a decline of about 23.1%[24]. - Total current liabilities rose to $3,297 million as of December 31, 2024, compared to $2,952 million as of June 30, 2024, indicating an increase of approximately 11.7%[22]. - The company reported a net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $997 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024[24]. - The company’s retained earnings increased to $3,949 million as of December 31, 2024, up from $3,139 million as of June 30, 2024[22]. Cash Flow - Net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended December 31, 2024, was $(204) million, an improvement from $(535) million in the same period of 2023[24].
Fox(FOX) - 2025 Q2 - Quarterly Results
2025-02-04 13:04
Exhibit 99.1 EARNINGS RELEASE FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 FOX REPORTS SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2025 REVENUES OF $5.08 BILLION, NET INCOME OF $388 MILLION, AND ADJUSTED EBITDA OF $781 MILLION NEW YORK, NY, February 4, 2025 – Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX; "FOX" or the "Company") today reported financial results for the three months ended December 31, 2024. The Company reported total quarterly revenues of $5.08 billion, an increase of $844 million or 20% from the amount reported in the prior yea ...
Fox(FOX) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-11-05 04:15
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported EBITDA of over $1 billion, up 21% year-over-year, driven by sustained revenue growth of 11% [6][20] - Total company revenues grew to $3.56 billion, with advertising revenues also increasing by 11% year-over-year [20][22] - Net income attributable to stockholders was $827 million, or $1.78 per share, compared to $407 million, or $0.82 per share in the prior year [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cable networks revenue grew 15% year-over-year, with advertising revenue up 11%, primarily driven by FOX News Media [23] - Television segment revenues increased by 10%, with advertising revenues up 11%, benefiting from strong political cycles and NFL ratings [25][26] - Tubi experienced a 19% revenue growth during the quarter, with expectations to cross the $1 billion revenue mark this fiscal year [13][20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - FOX News total audience grew more than 40% year-over-year, with a significant increase in the key 25-54 demographic [9] - The company achieved record political revenue for both the first quarter and the full fiscal year, benefiting from strong engagement and political advertising [12][20] - Tubi's audience is characterized as younger and diverse, making it a valuable target for advertisers [40] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to leverage its strong content and brands to drive revenue growth, focusing on both traditional and digital platforms [19] - There is a commitment to returning capital to shareholders through share buybacks, with $300 million repurchased so far this fiscal year [28] - The company is exploring thoughtful M&A opportunities while maintaining a strong balance sheet [19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the advertising marketplace, noting healthy growth across various segments, particularly in sports and news [51] - The company anticipates continued momentum in Tubi and expects to maintain strong advertising revenues post-election [54] - Management believes there is a subscriber floor in the bundled subscriber declines, indicating a stable demand for core packages [34] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with approximately $4.1 billion in cash and $7.2 billion in debt, indicating a strong financial position [28] - The company is awaiting the appeal of an injunction related to its venue platform, which it believes is pro-consumer and pro-competition [48] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of Comcast's potential separation of cable network business - Management does not foresee any impact on Fox from Comcast's plans, emphasizing the synergies across its platforms [32] Question: Trends in affiliate revenue growth and subscriber declines - Management noted a slight improvement in subscriber trends and expressed optimism about reaching a bottom in bundled subscriber declines [34][35] Question: Political advertising dynamics and Tubi's role - Management highlighted that political spending has shifted back to local and targeted spends, benefiting both local stations and Tubi without cannibalization [39][40] Question: Future of Tubi and its revenue potential - Management is optimistic about Tubi's growth trajectory, expecting it to reach $1 billion in revenue, driven by political advertising and a sustainable business model [44][46] Question: Advertising environment post-election - Management anticipates a healthy advertising environment post-election, with strong pricing and demand across various segments [51][54] Question: Approval process for Flutter and FanDuel - Management expects the licensing process for FanDuel to be completed within a year, with no immediate rush [57] Question: Tubi's accelerating revenue growth - Management attributed Tubi's accelerating revenue growth to improved fill rates and effective pricing strategies [58]
Fox(FOXA) - 2025 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2024-11-04 14:26
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _________ to _________ Commission File Number 001-38776 FOX CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 83-1825597 (State ...
Fox(FOX) - 2025 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2024-11-04 14:26
Revenue Growth - Total revenues increased by $357 million or 11% for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, reaching $3,564 million[87]. - Affiliate fee revenue rose by $103 million or 6% to $1,843 million, driven by higher average rates per subscriber and increased fees from affiliated television stations[88]. - Advertising revenue grew by $129 million or 11% to $1,329 million, largely due to higher political advertising revenue related to the 2024 elections[88]. - Other revenues surged by $125 million or 47% to $392 million, primarily from increased sports sublicensing revenue[88]. - Cable Network Programming segment revenues increased by $210 million or 15% for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, reaching $1,597 million[99]. - Television segment revenues increased by $173 million or 10% to $1,953 million, with advertising revenue up by $98 million or 11% due to higher political advertising and NFL ratings[102]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $1,048 million, an increase of $179 million or 21% compared to $869 million in the same period of 2023[111]. Operating Expenses - Operating expenses increased by $156 million or 8% to $2,018 million, mainly due to higher sports programming rights amortization and newsgathering costs[89]. - Operating expenses increased by $53 million or 8% in the Cable Network Programming segment, primarily due to higher sports programming rights costs[101]. Net Income and Financial Performance - Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2024, increased by $417 million, reaching $832 million, attributed to an unrealized gain on investments and higher Segment EBITDA[93]. - The Company reported net income of $832 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $415 million in the prior year[110]. Cash and Dividends - The Company has approximately $4.1 billion in cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2024, along with an unused $1.0 billion revolving credit facility[112]. - Net cash provided by operating activities increased to $158 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $1 million in the same period of 2023[115]. - The Company declared a semi-annual dividend of $0.27 per share during the three months ended September 30, 2024[118]. Risks and Uncertainties - The company anticipates potential declines in advertising expenditures due to various economic factors and changes in consumer behavior[124]. - The company faces risks related to the competitive nature of the industry and the popularity of its content, particularly sports programming[125]. - The company is subject to risks from the inability to renew programming rights on favorable terms, especially for sports[125]. - The company acknowledges the potential impact of labor disputes involving professional sports leagues on its operations[125]. - The company has identified risks associated with the degradation or failure of its network and information systems[125]. - The company is exposed to risks from content piracy and the protection of its intellectual property rights[125]. - Forward-looking statements are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties, including economic conditions and regulatory changes[124]. - The company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements unless required by law[126]. Tax and Interest - The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was 25%, higher than the statutory rate of 21% due to state taxes[92]. - Interest expense increased by $8 million or 19% to $50 million, reflecting higher weighted-average interest rates on senior notes[91]. Strategic Considerations - The Company is evaluating potential acquisitions and dispositions of certain businesses and assets, which may involve cash or securities[114]. - No material changes to critical accounting policies and estimates were reported in the 2024 Form 10-K[122]. - The company has not reported any material changes in market risks since the 2024 Form 10-K[127].
Fox(FOXA) - 2025 Q1 - Quarterly Results
2024-11-04 13:03
Exhibit 99.1 EARNINGS RELEASE FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 FOX REPORTS FIRST QUARTER FISCAL 2025 REVENUES OF $3.56 BILLION, NET INCOME OF $832 MILLION, AND ADJUSTED EBITDA OF $1.05 BILLION NEW YORK, NY, November 4, 2024 – Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX; "FOX" or the "Company") today reported financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2024. The Company reported total quarterly revenues of $3.56 billion, an increase of $357 million or 11% from the amount reported in the prior y ...
Fox(FOX) - 2025 Q1 - Quarterly Results
2024-11-04 13:03
Exhibit 99.1 EARNINGS RELEASE FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 FOX REPORTS FIRST QUARTER FISCAL 2025 REVENUES OF $3.56 BILLION, NET INCOME OF $832 MILLION, AND ADJUSTED EBITDA OF $1.05 BILLION NEW YORK, NY, November 4, 2024 – Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX; "FOX" or the "Company") today reported financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2024. The Company reported total quarterly revenues of $3.56 billion, an increase of $357 million or 11% from the amount reported in the prior y ...
Fox(FOX) - 2024 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-08-10 00:17
Fox Corporation (NASDAQ:FOX) Q4 2024 Results Conference Call August 6, 2024 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Gabrielle Brown - Executive VP & Chief Investor Relations Officer Lachlan Murdoch - Executive Chair & Chief Executive Officer Steven Tomsic - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Ben Swinburne - Morgan Stanley John Hodulik - UBS Robert Fishman - MoffettNathanson Jessica Reif Ehrlich Cohen - Bank of America Michael Ng - Goldman Sachs. Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standin ...
Fox(FOXA) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Report
2024-08-08 20:07
Media Performance - FOX News has been the top-rated national cable news channel for over 20 consecutive years, finishing the fiscal year as the 1 cable network in Monday to Friday primetime and total day viewing among total viewers for the eighth consecutive year[18] - Tubi experienced over 40% growth in total view time in fiscal 2024 compared to the prior fiscal year, finishing with approximately 2.0% of all television viewing according to Nielsen's The Gauge[20] - FOX Entertainment featured the season's 1 new entertainment series and had four of the top comedies on television during the 2023-2024 broadcast season[19] - FOX Television Stations was the 1 or 2 rated news provider in the hours of 5 a.m. - 9 a.m. in the majority of its operating markets[20] - The FOX Network ranked 2 in the 18 to 49 and 18 to 34 year old audiences during the 2023-2024 broadcast season, and 1 in the male 18 to 49 and 18 to 34 year old audiences[50] - FOX Entertainment features top-rated programming, including the 1 new entertainment series Krapopolis and the 1 game show The Floor during the 2023-2024 season[52] Financial Performance - FOX's cash and cash equivalents at the end of fiscal 2024 were approximately $4.3 billion, with $1.25 billion returned to stockholders through stock repurchase and cash dividends[22] - FOX maintains a strong balance sheet, allowing for continued investment in growth initiatives and potential acquisitions across media categories[22] - The Company has $7.25 billion of outstanding fixed-rate debt as of June 30, 2024[303] - The fair value of borrowings liability increased from $6.895 billion in 2023 to $7.017 billion in 2024[305] - The total fair value of common stock investments decreased from $884 million in 2023 to $797 million in 2024[306] Content and Distribution - Tubi streamed approximately 9.7 billion hours of content over the fiscal year, marking a record for the platform[26] - The company launched over 140 new original titles and over 60 sports, entertainment, and local news channels on Tubi in fiscal 2024[24] - Tubi's content library expanded to over 260,000 titles, including 140 new original titles in fiscal 2024[54] - FOX News Media networks had a total of 67 million subscribers for FOX News and 65 million for FOX Business as of June 30, 2024[28] - FOX News Media operates direct-to-consumer services such as FOX Nation and FOX Weather, expanding its digital distribution capabilities[35] - FOX Entertainment Global engages in domestic and international sales and licenses of scripted and unscripted series, enhancing its distribution capabilities[55] Sports Broadcasting - FOX Sports has secured significant long-term contracts for marquee live sports broadcasts, including the NFL and FIFA World Cup[18] - FOX Sports has an expanded 11-year media rights agreement with the NFL, enhancing its coverage of NFL games and digital rights[52] - The UFL, launched in January 2024, consists of eight teams and has multi-year distribution agreements with FOX Sports and Disney/ESPN[66] Workforce and Employee Initiatives - As of June 30, 2024, the company had approximately 10,200 full-time employees[93] - The company’s internship program welcomed approximately 600 students in fiscal year 2024 and was recognized as one of the "100 Best Internships" by Vault[95] - The company provides comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, and a 401(k) Savings Plan with company contributions[98][99] - The company has expanded its partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in 2024 to enhance mental health resources for employees[102] - The company launched the FOX Ad Sales Fast Future Initiative in 2021 to develop future leaders within its Ad Sales team[97] - The company’s diversity initiatives require that minority and female candidates are considered for every Director vacancy[94] - The company offers backup childcare and pet care services, as well as online academic help for employees' children[101] - The company has implemented various early career training initiatives to equip individuals with vital job skills[96] - The company’s workforce includes a significant portion of unionized employees, primarily based in the United States[93] Community Engagement and Philanthropy - The Company contributed over $9.5 million to various communities through philanthropic efforts in fiscal year 2024[111] - The FOX Giving program matched employee contributions to eligible non-profits, exceeding $1.5 million in total contributions during the fiscal year[116] - FOX's commitment to military veterans included a $2 million contribution to the Tunnel to Towers' Homeless Veteran Program[112] Regulatory and Compliance - The Company has filed all license renewal applications for its television stations, with one pending application opposed by a third party[70] - The FCC's national television ownership rule limits collective national audience reach to 39% of U.S. television households, impacting potential acquisitions[71] - The company actively monitors and adapts to evolving privacy and data security laws that impact its digital businesses[85] Environmental and Safety Initiatives - The Company has implemented a proactive Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Program to manage risks and improve workplace safety[105] Real Estate and Assets - The FOX Studio Lot provides revenue streams from leasing office space and operating studio facilities, primarily for Disney productions until 2026[61] - FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations, delivering content to 38.4% of U.S. television households[44] - The Company holds a 66% equity stake in Credible Labs Inc., which operates consumer finance and insurance marketplaces in the U.S.[62] - The Company owns approximately 4.3 million ordinary shares of Flutter, representing about 2.4% equity interest as of June 30, 2024[63] Future Initiatives - A joint venture with ESPN and Warner Bros. Discovery for a digital sports distribution platform, Venu Sports, is expected to launch in fall 2024[67]