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TKO Group Posts Record Numbers At WWE And UFC In Better-Than-Expected Q2 Report
Deadline· 2025-08-06 20:18
Group 1 - TKO Group Holdings reported a 10% increase in total revenue for Q2, reaching $1.3 billion, surpassing analysts' expectations of $1.27 billion [1] - Diluted earnings per share rose to $1.17, up from 72 cents in the same quarter last year, exceeding the analyst target of $1.09 [1] - WWE revenue increased by $99.4 million to $556.2 million, while UFC revenue grew by $21.5 million to $415.9 million [2] Group 2 - The WWE's Wrestlemania event in April set multiple records for global viewership, contributing significantly to revenue growth [2] - TKO announced a new rights deal with ESPN for 10 annual "premium live events," generating $1.6 billion, a substantial increase from the $900 million deal with NBCUniversal in 2020 [4] - TKO is increasing its 2025 revenue guidance to a range of $4.63 billion to $4.69 billion, with adjusted EBITDA projected between $1.54 billion and $1.56 billion [5]
Special report: Hulk Hogan’s impact on theatrical sports and entertainment
NBC News· 2025-07-24 18:30
I'm Hi Jackson in Washington and we are coming on the air with breaking news out of Florida. You can see it there. Officials holding a news conference in Clearwater about the death of Hulk Hogan.Of course, the wrestling superstar who died today at the age of 71. Let's listen. Conducting a death investigation, which is standard in these types of cases.There are no signs of foul play or suspicious activity related to this call for service. At this time, our personnel is providing the family with the necessary ...