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Fox(FOX) - 2024 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2024-02-06 16:00
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 December 31, 2023 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) (State or other jurisdiction ...
Fox(FOXA) - 2024 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-11-02 18:03
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fox Corporation reported total revenues of $3.21 billion for Q1 2024, slightly above the prior year quarter, driven by a 2% increase in affiliate fee revenues [15][16] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $869 million, down from $1.09 billion in the prior year quarter [16] - Net income attributable to stockholders was $407 million, or $0.82 per share, compared to $605 million, or $1.10 per share, in the prior year period [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Television segment revenues increased by 4% year-over-year to $1.78 billion, with an 8% increase in TV affiliate revenues [17] - Cable segment revenues decreased by 3% year-over-year to $1.39 billion, with cable affiliate revenues down 2% due to industry subscriber declines [19][20] - Tubi achieved 30% revenue growth, driven by a 65% increase in total view time, surpassing 70 million monthly active users [9][16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Advertising revenues decreased by around 2%, primarily due to a comparative quarter last year that had higher political ad revenues [7][15] - Fox News maintained its position as the most-watched cable news network, with viewership increasing over 20% from the first quarter [11][12] - The local station group is expected to benefit from increased political spending in the coming quarters [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on maintaining strong partnerships with distributors and has successfully renewed several distribution contracts, achieving rate increases [46][48] - Fox Corporation aims to leverage its core brands, particularly in sports and news, to drive advertising revenue and viewership [31][36] - Tubi is positioned as a key part of the company's strategy, focusing on organic growth and enhancing user engagement [32][41] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the mixed advertising market but noted strong demand for sports and news advertising, with pricing above upfront levels [36][52] - The company is optimistic about the future of linear advertising, particularly in sports and news, despite challenges in the direct response advertising market [52] - The upcoming election cycle is expected to provide a boost to local station revenues due to increased political ad spending [12][40] Other Important Information - The company has repurchased $300 million in shares year-to-date, with a total of $4.9 billion repurchased since the buyback program began in 2019 [21][22] - Fox Corporation ended the quarter with approximately $3.8 billion in cash and $7.2 billion in debt [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: Evaluation of WWE renewal and impact on future sports rights negotiations - Management explained that the decision to pass on WWE renewal was based on insufficient advertising and retransmission revenue, indicating a disciplined approach to ROI [24][26] Question: Maximizing returns on college football rights and Tubi's value - Management acknowledged the high demand for college football advertising and emphasized the importance of building value through core brands, while Tubi's growth is seen as a key part of the strategy [29][31] Question: Outlook for political advertising and Tubi's long-term vision - Management provided a mixed outlook for the advertising market but noted strong demand in sports and news, with Tubi positioned for continued growth as a free AVOD service [35][41] Question: Update on affiliate renewal process and implications of Charter Disney renewal - Management reported successful affiliate renewals with rate increases, emphasizing the importance of maintaining premium content within the cable bundle [44][46] Question: Future of linear video advertising and direct response challenges - Management expressed confidence in the future of linear advertising, particularly in sports and news, while expecting improvements in direct response pricing in the coming quarters [52]
Fox(FOX) - 2024 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2023-11-01 16:00
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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, 2023 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) (State or other jurisdiction ...
Fox(FOXA) - 2024 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2023-11-01 16:00
Revenue Performance - Total revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2023, were $3,207 million, a slight increase of $15 million or 0% compared to $3,192 million in the same period of 2022[95]. - Affiliate fee revenue increased by $29 million or 2% to $1,740 million, driven by higher fees from FOX Network-affiliated television stations, despite a lower average number of subscribers[95][96]. - Advertising revenue decreased by $20 million or 2% to $1,200 million, primarily due to lower political advertising revenue and decreased ratings at the FOX Network[95][96]. - The Company reported a decrease in revenues from the Cable Network Programming segment by $44 million or 3% to $1,387 million, driven by lower affiliate fee and advertising revenues[106]. - Television segment revenues increased by 4% to $1,780 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $1,714 million in the same period of 2022, driven by higher advertising and affiliate fee revenues[108]. - Advertising revenue rose to $910 million, a 1% increase from $905 million, primarily due to the FIFA Women's World Cup broadcast and growth at Tubi[108]. - Affiliate fee revenue increased by 8% to $735 million from $682 million, attributed to higher fees from FOX Network affiliates despite a lower average number of subscribers[108]. Operating Expenses - Operating expenses rose by $206 million or 12% to $1,862 million, mainly due to higher sports programming rights amortization and production costs related to the FIFA Women's World Cup[95][97]. - Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $32 million or 7% to $480 million, largely due to higher employee-related costs[95][98]. - Total operating expenses increased by 12% to $1,198 million, primarily due to higher sports programming rights amortization and production costs[109]. Profitability - Net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders decreased by $198 million or 33% to $407 million, influenced by lower Segment EBITDA and changes in investment fair value[95][101]. - Segment EBITDA for the Cable Network Programming segment decreased by $135 million or 18% to $607 million, attributed to revenue declines and increased expenses[106][107]. - Segment EBITDA for the Television segment decreased by 14% to $351 million from $409 million, as revenue increases were offset by higher expenses[109]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2023, was $869 million, down from $1,092 million in the same period of 2022[114]. - The company reported a net income of $415 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $613 million in the prior year[114]. Cash Flow and Financial Position - The company has approximately $3.8 billion in cash and cash equivalents and an unused $1.0 billion revolving credit facility as of September 30, 2023[116]. - Net cash provided by operating activities decreased significantly to $1 million from $270 million, primarily due to higher sports rights payments and lower political advertising receipts[119]. - The company declared a semi-annual dividend of $0.26 per share during the three months ended September 30, 2023[122]. Tax and Market Risks - The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2023, was 26%, higher than the statutory rate of 21%, primarily due to state taxes[99]. - There have been no material changes in the market risks reported in the 2023 Form 10-K[131].
Fox(FOX) - 2023 Q4 - Annual Report
2023-08-10 16:00
FORM 10-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 or o 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) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 Registrant's telephone number, including ...
Fox(FOXA) - 2023 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-08-08 15:54
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For fiscal 2023, the company reported record annual revenue growth of 7% and EBITDA growth of 8%, reaching $3.19 billion [5][15][17] - Net income attributable to stockholders was $1.24 billion or $2.33 per share, an increase from $1.21 billion or $2.11 per share in fiscal 2022 [17][20] - In Q4 fiscal 2023, total company revenues were $3.03 billion, consistent with Q4 fiscal 2022, while quarterly EBITDA decreased to $735 million from $770 million [15][17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cable networks saw a 3% decrease in revenue year-over-year, with advertising revenues falling 11% due to a softer direct response marketplace [21] - The Television segment reported a 4% growth in quarterly revenues, driven by a 9% increase in affiliate fee revenues, while advertising revenues fell 1% [22] - Tubi experienced significant growth, with revenue up 47% in Q4, driven by a 65% increase in total viewer time [8][19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - FOX News maintained its position as the top-rated national cable news channel, with a 35% increase in total viewers since the debut of its new prime time lineup [9][12] - The overall advertising environment showed signs of improvement, with strong demand in categories like automotive and pharmaceuticals, while local pacing remained flat to slightly up [30][32] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to strengthen Tubi's position in fiscal 2024, focusing on expanding its content library and increasing viewer engagement [8][13] - FOX's strategy emphasizes protecting premium sports content within the pay-TV ecosystem while adapting to changing consumer demands [29][30] - The company plans to continue investing in growth initiatives, particularly in Tubi, while balancing capital returns to shareholders [25][26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's strong balance sheet, which supports ongoing capital returns and investment flexibility [13][27] - The company anticipates a strong second half of the calendar year, driven by upcoming sporting events and a favorable advertising environment [12][30] - Management acknowledged macroeconomic uncertainties but remains optimistic about the company's strategic positioning and growth potential [10][11] Other Important Information - The company returned $2 billion of capital through share repurchases and increased its semiannual dividend to $0.26 per share [26][27] - FOX Bet's joint venture was wound down, but the company retains a valuable option in FanDuel and is free to explore partnerships with other betting operators [41][43] Q&A Session Summary Question: Could a sports-centric joint venture make sense for FOX? - Management indicated that their business is similar to ESPN's, focusing on protecting premium sports content within the pay-TV ecosystem while adapting to consumer demands [29][30] Question: Can you provide an update on the overall ad environment? - Management reported strong upfront results with positive trends in national advertising, particularly in automotive and pharmaceuticals, while local pacing remained stable [30][32] Question: What is the company's strategy regarding affiliate fees amidst cord-cutting? - Management expressed confidence in maintaining strong relationships with affiliates and driving industry-leading pricing despite subscriber declines [56]
Fox(FOXA) - 2023 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-05-09 15:57
FOX Corporation (NASDAQ:FOX) Q3 2023 Results Conference Call May 9, 2023 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Gabrielle Brown - Head of IR Lachlan Murdoch - Co-Chairman of the Board Steven Tomsic - CFO Conference Call Participants Robert Fishman - MoffettNathanson Ben Swinburne - Morgan Stanley Phil Cusick - JPMorgan John Hodulik - UBS Jessica Reif Ehrlich - Bank of America Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. Welcome to the FOX Corporation Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2023 Earnings Conference ...
Fox(FOXA) - 2023 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2023-05-08 16:00
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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 March 31, 2023 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) (State or other jurisdiction of i ...
Fox(FOX) - 2023 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2023-05-08 16:00
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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 March 31, 2023 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) (State or other jurisdiction of i ...
Fox(FOXA) - 2023 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-02-08 17:45
Fox Corporation (NASDAQ:FOX) Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call February 8, 2023 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Lachlan Murdoch - Executive Chair and CEO John Nallen - COO Steve Tomsic - CFO Gabrielle Brown - Chief IRO Conference Call Participants Robert Fishman - MoffettNathanson Jessica Reif Ehrlich - Bank of America Securities Phil Cusick - JPMorgan Ben Swinburne - Morgan Stanley Doug Mitchelson - Credit Suisse John Hodulik - UBS Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Fox ...