Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total company advertising revenue grew 65% in the quarter, driven by a record-breaking Super Bowl generating over $800 million in gross advertising revenue [7][16] - Total revenues increased by 27%, with record free cash flow achieved [16] - Adjusted EBITDA was $856 million, down from $891 million in the prior year quarter due to higher expenses [17] - Net income attributable to Fox stockholders was $346 million, or $0.75 per share, compared to $666 million, or $1.40 per share in the prior year [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cable Network Programming segment saw 11% revenue growth and 7% EBITDA growth, with cable advertising revenues up 26% [18] - Television segment delivered 40% revenue growth, with advertising revenues increasing 77% due to the Super Bowl [19] - Tubi experienced a 35% year-on-year revenue growth, with total viewing time up 24% year-over-year in April [12][41] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fox News finished the quarter as the most-watched cable network, with total day audience growing 48% and prime time ratings up over 30% [9][10] - Fox Sports ranked as the industry leader in live sports event viewership, accumulating 3.3 billion hours of sports event viewing, 17% better than the closest competitor [11] - Digital consumption trends for Fox News showed an 18% year-on-year growth in page views, reaching a record 11 billion views [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on launching a direct-to-consumer service named Fox One, targeting the cordless market and aiming to avoid cannibalizing traditional cable subscribers [15][66] - Fox aims to leverage its strong assets in live sports and news programming to attract advertisers, with a disciplined approach to capital allocation [8][15] - The company is committed to maintaining strong relationships with traditional cable distributors while expanding its digital offerings [50][52] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted no impact from the macro environment on business performance, with strong ratings and engagement [8] - The company is optimistic about the upcoming fiscal year, despite the absence of political advertising in fiscal 2026 [29] - Management expressed confidence in Tubi's growth trajectory and its potential to become a mainstream service [41][75] Other Important Information - The company repurchased an additional $800 million in shares, bringing the total repurchased to $6.4 billion since the buyback program began [21] - The company ended the quarter with approximately $4.8 billion in cash and $7.2 billion in debt, maintaining a strong balance sheet [21][43] Q&A Session Summary Question: Inquiry about FOX One and its pricing strategy - Management indicated that FOX One will target the cordless market and will not be priced at a discount, aiming for healthy pricing aligned with wholesale rates [26] Question: Update on brand advertising demand on Fox News - Over 200 new advertisers have been attracted since the election, with direct response advertising up over 30% and scatter pricing up over 50% [34][36] Question: Path to profitability for Tubi and capital allocation strategy - Tubi's revenue improved by 35% with a focus on engagement, and the company plans to continue investing in Tubi while maintaining a strong balance sheet [41][43] Question: Strategy around direct-to-consumer offerings and affiliate revenue growth - The company remains supportive of traditional cable distribution while launching a D2C service targeting cord-nevers, with a focus on maintaining affiliate relationships [50][52] Question: Digital investments and future plans for the Fox Lot - Digital investments are expected to decrease slightly, and the company plans to fill the office space vacated by Disney with high-demand sound stages [71][75]

Fox (FOX) Q3 2025 Earnings Call May 12, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Gabrielle Brown - Executive VP & Chief Investor Relations OfficerLachlan Murdoch - Executive Chairman & CEOSteve Tomsic - Chief Financial OfficerMichael Morris - Senior Managing DirectorJessica Reif Ehrlich - Managing DirectorBenjamin Swinburne - Head of U.S Media ResearchMichael Ng - Managing Director - Global Investment Research Conference Call Participants John Hodulik - Telecom and Cable AnalystSteven Cahall - Managing Directo ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total company advertising revenue grew 65% in the quarter, driven by a record-breaking Super Bowl generating over $800 million in gross advertising revenue [6][17] - Total revenue increased by 27%, with record free cash flow achieved [17] - Adjusted EBITDA was $856 million, down from $891 million in the prior year quarter, primarily due to higher expenses [18] - Net income attributable to Fox stockholders was $346 million, or $0.75 per share, compared to $666 million, or $1.40 per share in the prior year [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cable Network Programming segment revenue grew 11%, with advertising revenues up 26% due to strong Fox News ratings [19] - Television segment revenue increased by 40%, with advertising revenues up 77%, largely due to the Super Bowl [20] - Tubi's revenue grew 35% year on year, with total viewing time up 24% year over year in April [12][41] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fox News finished the quarter as the most-watched cable network, with total day audience growth of 48% and demo growth of 58% [9] - Fox Sports ranked as the industry leader in live sports event viewership, accumulating 3.3 billion hours of viewing, 17% better than the closest competitor [11] - Digital consumption trends showed Fox News digital grew page views by 18% year on year, reaching a record 11 billion views [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on launching a direct-to-consumer service named Fox One, targeting the cordless market [15][66] - Fox aims to leverage its strong assets in live sports and news programming to attract advertisers [7][8] - The company plans to continue investing in Tubi and its digital properties while maintaining a strong balance sheet [41][76] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted no impact from the macro environment on business performance, with strong ratings and engagement [7] - The company is optimistic about the upcoming fiscal year, despite the absence of political advertising in fiscal 2026 [30] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining traditional cable distribution while launching new digital services [52] Other Important Information - The company repurchased $800 million in shares, bringing the total repurchased to $6.4 billion since the buyback program began [22] - The company ended the quarter with approximately $4.8 billion in cash and $7.2 billion in debt [22] Q&A Session All Questions and Answers Question: Inquiry about FOX One pricing and addressable market - Management indicated that pricing for FOX One will be in line with wholesale pricing, targeting the cordless market and avoiding traditional cable subscribers [27][28] Question: Update on demand from brand advertisers on Fox News - Over 200 new advertisers have been added since the election, with direct response advertising up over 30% and scatter pricing up over 50% [34][36] Question: Path to profitability for Tubi and balance sheet considerations - Tubi's revenue improved by 35% with total viewing time up 18%, and the company plans to continue investing in Tubi while maintaining a strong balance sheet [41][44] Question: Strategy around direct-to-consumer and affiliate revenue growth - The company remains supportive of traditional cable distribution while launching a D2C service targeting cord-nevers, with a focus on maintaining healthy affiliate relationships [52][55] Question: Update on digital investments and Disney's plans for the Fox Lot - Digital investments are expected to decrease slightly, and Disney will vacate office space on the Fox Lot, which is expected to be filled easily due to high demand [76][78]

Playtika Holding (PLTK) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Tae Lee - SVP - Corporate Finance & Investor RelationsRobert Antokol - CO-Founder, Chairman & CEOCraig Abrahams - President & CFODoug Creutz - Managing DirectorMatthew Cost - Executive Director, Equity ResearchAlbert Kim - Equity Research Associate Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Playtica Q1 twenty twenty five Earnings Call. At this time, all participants are in listen only mode. Afte ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved record revenue of over $700 million in Q1 2025, marking the highest quarterly revenue in its history, reflecting the strength of its mobile games portfolio [5] - Revenue for the first quarter was $706 million, an 8.6% sequential increase and an 8.4% year-over-year increase [15] - Credit adjusted EBITDA was $167.3 million, down 9% sequentially and down 9.9% year-over-year [15] - GAAP net income was $30.6 million, down 42.3% year-over-year [15] - Direct-to-consumer (D2C) revenue reached $179.2 million, up 2.6% sequentially and 4.5% year-over-year [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Bingo Blitz achieved revenue of $162.4 million, up 2.1% sequentially and 3.1% year-over-year, driven by marketing initiatives [19] - Slotomania revenue was $111.8 million, down 5.5% sequentially and 17.4% year-over-year, indicating ongoing challenges [21] - Dice Dreams generated $78.6 million in revenue, reflecting a 124.5% sequential increase due to successful integration [22] - The D2C business is expected to grow, with many games performing above the targeted 30% revenue contribution from D2C [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Average Daily Users (DAU) increased by 12.5% sequentially and 2.3% year-over-year to 9 million [26] - Average Daily Pay Users (DPU) increased by 15% sequentially and 26.2% year-over-year to 390,000 [26] - Average Revenue Per Daily Active User (ARPDAU) decreased by 2.2% sequentially but increased by 7.4% year-over-year to $0.87 [26] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on stabilizing Slotomania while launching new slot games to regain market share [9][35] - There is a commitment to enhancing the D2C business, which is seen as a significant growth opportunity [40] - The company is prioritizing product investments and operational improvements to stabilize underperforming titles [13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the challenges faced by Slotomania and emphasized the need for significant changes to stabilize the game [34] - The company is optimistic about the growth potential of its casual game franchises and plans to continue investing in them [13] - Marketing expenses are expected to decline sequentially, which may help improve margins in the future [17] Other Important Information - The company has approximately $514.3 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments as of March 31 [25] - An agreement was made to extend the maturity of the revolving credit facility from March 2026 to September 2027 [26] Q&A Session Summary Question: Discussion on Disney Solitaire's marketing plans - Management expressed excitement about Disney Solitaire's strong launch and indicated that marketing expenses typically decline after Q1, balancing capital allocation across games with the best ROI [29][30] Question: Future of Slotomania and new slot game plans - Management acknowledged ongoing declines in Slotomania and emphasized the importance of stabilizing the game while also launching a new slot game to regain market share [33][34] Question: Updates on D2C initiatives and overall mix - Management highlighted the D2C business as a significant advantage and expressed confidence in its growth potential, indicating that they are well-prepared for current market changes [39][40]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, the company reported revenue growth of 27% to $268 million, with adjusted EBITDA of $52 million, representing a 19.5% adjusted EBITDA margin and free cash flow of $87 million [4][22][23] - The company expects full-year revenue growth to be between 22% and 23%, or between $790 million and $798 million, raising its gross margin outlook to 71% for the full year [28][29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The growth in net revenue was primarily driven by increased orders and a 4% year-over-year increase in average order value, influenced by a mix of higher-priced products [23][25] - The company continues to expect order growth to be the primary driver of revenue growth moving forward [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - International markets contributed to growth, although they currently represent less than 20% of the business, with both U.S. and international markets growing in double digits in Q1 [34][60] - The company is focusing on scaling existing markets and testing new markets, with positive results from recent tests in large developing markets [61] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to build one of the largest beauty companies globally by focusing on online consumer shifts and high-efficacy products [5][6] - Strategic priorities include driving existing brands, accelerating international expansion, and investing in new brand launches and technology [9][10][18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management views the current environment as a significant opportunity, emphasizing the resilience of the beauty industry and the company's strong performance [20][21] - The company remains confident in its ability to exceed long-term growth targets of 20% revenue growth and 20% adjusted EBITDA margins despite potential tariff impacts [29] Other Important Information - The company has a strong balance sheet with $257 million in cash equivalents and investments, zero debt, and a new undrawn $200 million credit line [26][27] - The company is actively looking for acquisition opportunities that align with its strategic goals, particularly in technology and brands that complement its existing portfolio [62] Q&A Session Summary Question: Contribution of international markets to the quarter - Management confirmed that international markets are a core part of the growth strategy, with both U.S. and international markets growing double digits in Q1, although international is still less than 20% of the business [34][60] Question: Impact of the FTC's click-to-cancel rule - Management does not foresee significant impact from the regulation, as the company has already adapted its subscription and cancellation processes to be user-friendly and self-serve [36][37] Question: Factors driving gross margin increases - Management highlighted that gross margin improvements are due to cost efficiencies and product mix, with a focus on contribution margin rather than gross margin as a key performance indicator [42][45] Question: Updates on Brand three and telehealth infrastructure - Management expressed excitement about Brand three, emphasizing the extensive testing and infrastructure built to support its launch, which is expected to address significant consumer needs [51][73] Question: Strategic focus for acquisitions - Management indicated a focus on acquiring brands with strong products or capabilities that would take significant time to develop internally, particularly in biotech and AI [62]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, revenue grew 27% to $268 million, with adjusted EBITDA of $52 million, representing a 19.5% adjusted EBITDA margin and free cash flow of $87 million [5][26][29] - The company expects full year revenue growth between 22% to 23%, or between $790 million and $798 million, raising gross margin outlook to 71% for the full year [31][32] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Il Makiage and Spoiled Child drove net revenue growth, with average order value increasing by 4% year over year [26][27] - Spoiled Child is on track to cross the $200 million revenue mark this year, maintaining healthy margins [14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - International markets contributed to growth, with both U.S. and international segments growing double digits in Q1, although international remains less than 20% of total business [38][66] - The company is focusing on scaling existing markets and testing new markets, with positive results from recent tests in France, Italy, and Spain [66] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to build one of the largest beauty companies globally by focusing on online sales and high-efficacy products [6][7] - Strategic priorities include driving existing brands, accelerating international expansion, and investing in new brands and technology [11][12][21] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management views the current environment as a significant opportunity, with a resilient business model that allows for aggressive growth [23][24] - The company remains confident in achieving its long-term growth targets despite potential tariff impacts, which are expected to be manageable [32][60] Other Important Information - The company has zero debt and exited the quarter with $257 million in cash equivalents and investments, along with a $200 million undrawn credit line [29] - The company is actively looking for acquisition opportunities to enhance its platform and capabilities [30][66] Q&A Session Summary Question: Contribution of international markets to the quarter - Management confirmed that international markets are a core part of the growth strategy, with both U.S. and international segments growing double digits in Q1, although international is still less than 20% of total business [38][66] Question: Impact of the FTC's click-to-cancel rule - Management does not foresee significant impact from the regulation, as their subscription model is already designed to be user-friendly and self-service [40][41] Question: Factors driving gross margin increase - Management highlighted that gross margin is not a primary KPI, focusing instead on contribution margin, with cost efficiencies and product mix contributing to the increase [46][48] Question: Updates on Brand Three and tariffs - Management expressed excitement about Brand Three, emphasizing the extensive testing and technology development that has been completed [54][57] - Tariff impacts are expected to be between 50 to 100 basis points on gross margin, which management considers manageable [57][60] Question: Priorities for acquisitions - Management indicated a focus on acquiring brands with strong products or capabilities that would take significant time to develop internally, particularly in biotech and AI [66]