Fox Corporation (NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX) Beats Expectations for Third-Quarter FY'25

In the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, Fox Corporation reported total revenues of $4.37 billion, marking a 27% increase from the previous year's $3.45 billion.

Fox Corporation (NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX) has unveiled its financial performance for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, reporting a substantial increase in revenue but adjustments in net income. The quarter was marked by significant events, including the broadcast of Super Bowl LIX, which had a notable impact on the company’s financial outcomes.

In the third quarter of fiscal year 25, Fox Corporation achieved total revenues of $4.37 billion, showcasing a 27% surge from the previous year’s $3.45 billion. This impressive revenue growth was primarily fueled by a 65% increase in advertising revenues, largely attributed to the successful broadcast of Super Bowl LIX and the continued digital expansion of the Tubi AVOD service. Additionally, affiliate fee revenues saw a 3% rise, driven by growth in both the Television and Cable Network Programming segments.

Despite the optimistic revenue figures, Fox’s net income for the quarter was $354 million, a decrease from the $704 million reported in the same quarter of last year. The decline in net income was reflected in earnings per share (EPS) of $0.75. However, when adjusted for certain items, the adjusted EPS of $1.10 exceeded both the previous year’s adjusted EPS of $1.09 and market expectations.

Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter came in at $856 million, presenting a slight decline from the $891 million reported in the previous year. This decline was primarily due to increased expenses associated with higher sports programming rights amortization and production costs, notably from the Super Bowl broadcast and heightened digital content and marketing expenses.

Despite these challenges, the company’s strategic initiatives and strong revenue performance are noteworthy.

Fox Corporation’s net income for the third quarter of fiscal year 25 was $354 million, adjusting for preferred dividends and net realized investment gains, in line with the previous year’s adjusted net income of $704 million. The adjusted diluted EPS was $1.10, exceeding the previous year’s adjusted diluted EPS of $1.09 and the market anticipation of $1.04.

The company’s leadership expressed confidence in its ability to navigate the evolving media landscape, highlighting the importance of its market-leading news coverage and sports programming in sustaining audience engagement and advertising revenue growth.

“We continue to execute on our strategy to capitalize on the valuable assets in our portfolio and create new opportunities for long-term shareholder value,” said Charles Gasparano, Chief Financial Officer of Fox Corporation. “Our third-quarter results demonstrate the strength and resilience of our business model, even as we navigate a dynamic macroeconomic environment.”

Pointing toward the company’s strong performance, especially in the Television segment, which posted a 44% year-over-year increase in operating income, Gasparano noted, “The Super Bowl had a significant impact on our financial performance this quarter.”

Highlighting the company’s commitment to shareholder returns, Gasparano mentioned that as of March 31, 2025, the company had repurchased approximately $5.35 billion of its Class A common stock, with a remaining authorization of $650 million.