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Fox Corporation (NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX) is a leading American news, sports, and entertainment company. Operating through two segments—Cable Networks and Television—Fox Corporation's prominent brands include Fox News, Fox Business, Fox Sports, and the Fox Television Stations. The company also boasts the ad-supported streaming platform, Tubi.
The Cable Networks segment features major entities such as Fox News and Fox Business, alongside various pay-TV sports stations. Meanwhile, the Television segment encompasses the Fox broadcast network, which operates 28 owned and operated local television stations, with 18 affiliated to the Fox network. Tubi, known for its vast library of free, ad-supported streaming content, is also part of the Television segment.
Significantly, in 2019, Fox Corporation sold most of its entertainment assets to Disney, pivoting its focus primarily on live news and sports content. The Murdoch family maintains control over Fox.
Recently, Fox Corporation reported total quarterly revenues of $3.45 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $4.08 billion in the prior year quarter. However, the company saw a 4% increase in affiliate fee revenues, driven by a 9% growth in the Television segment and a 1% growth in Cable Network Programming. Advertising revenues were recorded at $1.24 billion, compared to $1.88 billion the previous year, which had included the Super Bowl LVII broadcast.
In terms of profitability, Fox reported a quarterly net income of $704 million, up from a net loss of $50 million in the previous year. This improvement reflects the absence of prior charges related to legal settlements at Fox News Media and a gain on USFL assets contributed to the United Football League joint venture. Adjusted net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders was $520 million, or $1.09 per share.
Fox Corporation continues to be a pivotal player in the media landscape, leveraging its strong brand presence and commitment to delivering engaging news and sports content. For more information, visit Fox Corporation's website.
Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) has filed an arbitration suit against Flutter Entertainment plc to enforce its right to acquire an 18.6% stake in FanDuel Group for the same price Flutter initially paid in December 2020. The dispute is set before JAMS in New York, NY. Fox Corporation is a leading provider of news, sports, and entertainment content across popular brands such as FOX News and FOX Sports. This move is significant as it underscores Fox's commitment to expanding its influence in the sports betting market.
Tucker Carlson will interview Piers Morgan on April 5th at 4 PM ET, exclusively on Tucker Carlson Today on FOX Nation. This marks Morgan's first major interview since leaving Good Morning Britain, discussing his controversial remarks about Meghan Markle and the media landscape. The interview will also feature on Tucker Carlson Tonight at 8 PM ET on the same day. Additionally, FOX Nation has launched Tucker Carlson Today with three weekly episodes. In March, Tucker Carlson Tonight ranked as the top cable news program, attracting 3.2 million viewers.
FOX News Media has extended Bret Baier’s multi-year deal, ensuring he remains anchor and executive editor of Special Report. Baier's tenure since 2009 has seen a 53% increase in total viewers and he continues to lead in ratings. Notable highlights include record-breaking viewership during the 2020 election and major political events. Baier has earned numerous journalism awards and is also a bestselling author. FOX News Media remains the top network in cable news, reaching 200 million people monthly.
In March 2021, FOX News Channel (FNC) continued to lead as the most-watched cable news network, achieving 1.3 million total viewers during the day and 2.4 million in primetime. FNC dominated the key 25-54 demographic with 207,000 and 375,000 viewers respectively. Over the first quarter, FNC maintained its position as the top-rated channel, marking 77 consecutive quarters of primetime leadership. Notably, 'Tucker Carlson Tonight' was the highest-rated program, averaging 3.4 million viewers. Adversely, FNC experienced declines of 34% in primetime viewers compared to March 2020.
FOX News Channel (FNC) has appointed Kayleigh McEnany as co-host of the show Outnumbered, effective April 6th. CEO Suzanne Scott highlighted McEnany's political and legal expertise, which will enhance the show's discussions. Outnumbered, currently the most-watched cable news program in its timeslot, has nearly doubled its viewership since its 2014 debut, with 2 million viewers in 2020. McEnany joined FOX earlier this month, after serving as White House Press Secretary, and has a robust background in political analysis across various networks.
FOX Sports has announced an expanded partnership with the New York Racing Association (NYRA), designating itself as the official wagering partner for NYRA Bets through 2030. The deal includes a subsidiary's option to acquire a 25% stake in NYRA Bets, which reported over $225 million in wagering handle in 2020, a 100% increase from 2019. Additionally, FOX Sports will provide at least 700 hours of coverage annually of races at Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course. This agreement aims to enhance both media rights and the growth of the sports wagering industry.
Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) announced the appointment of Jeff A. Taylor as General Counsel, effective immediately. Taylor, who joined in 2019, will lead the company's legal function, succeeding in a role previously held by Claudia Teran, who remains Executive Vice President and General Counsel for FOX Sports. Additionally, Nicholas Trutanich, former U.S. Attorney for Nevada, will serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer. The changes emphasize FOX's commitment to strong governance and compliance, particularly as the company expands into sports betting.
Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) has secured an 11-year media rights agreement with the NFL, running through the 2033 season. This deal enhances FOX's coverage of NFC games and introduces new holiday games. It expands digital rights for direct-to-consumer opportunities, including programming on Tubi. Notably, FOX will not renew its Thursday Night Football contract after the 2022 season. Highlights also include broadcasting four Super Bowls and extending rights for FOX Bet and Spanish language broadcasts.
Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) has partnered with Operative Media to launch the AOS platform, a cloud-native sales technology that integrates ad sales operations across its entertainment, sports, and news portfolios. This platform streamlines client inventory management and supports advanced advertising capabilities, such as real-time ad creative substitution and optimized rate cards. The partnership is aimed at enhancing Fox's ad sales efficiency and adapting to the evolving advertising landscape, allowing for deeper targeting and more flexible selling strategies.
Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) announced that Executive Chairman and CEO Lachlan Murdoch will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference on March 4, 2021, at approximately 3:30 PM Eastern (12:30 PM Pacific). A live and archived webcast will be available at investor.foxcorporation.com. Fox Corporation produces and distributes engaging news, sports, and entertainment content through brands like FOX News Media and FOX Sports.
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