TKO Group Holdings Earnings Call Transcripts
Fiscal Year 2026
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Operational execution is centered on distribution, live events, and global partnerships, with robust growth in media rights and advertising. Major events like UFC Freedom 250 and the World Cup drive engagement, while margin expansion and talent investment remain top priorities.
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Q1 2026 saw strong revenue and EBITDA growth, driven by robust media rights, live events, and partnerships. Guidance for full-year revenue and margin expansion is reaffirmed, with continued capital returns and high demand for live experiences across all segments.
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Management outlined a strategy focused on high-quality execution, robust media rights, and recurring partnership revenues. Growth initiatives include a new boxing league and expanding live event experiences, while capital return remains a top priority through share repurchases and dividends.
Fiscal Year 2025
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2025 saw record media rights deals, strong revenue and margin growth, and robust capital returns. 2026 guidance calls for 21% revenue and 43% Adjusted EBITDA growth, driven by new contracts, live events, and partnerships.
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Integration of WWE and UFC is ahead of schedule, with new media rights deals driving high-margin, predictable revenue. UFC's Paramount Skydance deal expands reach and accessibility, while Zuffa Boxing launches in 2026 with a strong JV structure. Partnerships and marketing revenue targets have been raised, and live event demand remains robust.
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Q3 saw record-setting media rights deals, a doubled dividend, and a $1B buyback, driving raised full-year guidance. UFC and WWE delivered strong results, with new partnerships and live event records, while 2026 is set to benefit from new rights deals and expanded site fees.
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Long-term media rights deals and global partnerships are driving recurring revenue and margin expansion, with new initiatives like boxing and WrestlePalooza enhancing growth. Robust live event demand, disciplined capital allocation, and a focus on execution underpin a strong financial outlook.
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Q2 2025 saw record revenue and EBITDA, driven by live events, partnerships, and media rights, with both UFC and WWE outperforming expectations. Full-year guidance was raised, a major ESPN deal for WWE PLEs was signed, and a new boxing JV launched, supporting continued growth and margin expansion.
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Significant growth was driven by transformative media rights deals, record live event performance, and robust global partnerships. Strategic rights renewals, innovative sponsorships, and new ventures in boxing and acquisitions support continued expansion and strong financials.
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Q1 2025 saw revenue and profitability exceed expectations, driven by record UFC and WWE events, strong partnerships, and successful integration of new acquisitions. Full-year guidance was raised, with robust free cash flow and capital return plans, while management remains cautious amid economic uncertainty.
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Record revenue and EBITDA were achieved in 2024, with strong free cash flow and a new capital return program. Strategic acquisitions and a major Netflix deal are driving growth in media rights, live events, and sponsorships. Focus remains on successful rights renewals and further integration savings.
Fiscal Year 2024
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Record 2024 results driven by UFC and WWE integration, media rights deals, and live event growth. 2025 guidance projects continued revenue and EBITDA growth, with new acquisitions and sponsorships fueling expansion. Shareholder returns prioritized via buybacks and dividends.
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Record revenues and robust KPIs followed the UFC-WWE merger, with strong guidance and free cash flow. The $5.2B Netflix deal is transformative for WWE, boosting global reach and sponsorship. Live events, site fees, and new Endeavor assets offer significant growth opportunities.
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Q3 2024 delivered record results, with strong WWE growth offsetting a decline in UFC due to fewer events. Full-year guidance was raised to the upper end, and major acquisitions plus a $2B buyback and $75M dividend were announced. Free cash flow and margins remain robust.
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A $3.25 billion all-equity acquisition of PBR, On Location, and IMG will expand the premium sports portfolio, drive over $30 million in annual synergies, and increase Endeavor's ownership to 59%. A $2 billion share repurchase and $75 million quarterly dividend program were also announced.
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Celebrating a year since the merger, the company reports record financials, strong media deals, and rapid sponsorship growth. Media rights negotiations are upcoming, with flexibility in partnership models and a focus on margin expansion. UFC 306 is set to break records for gate and sponsorship.
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Record Q2 revenue and profitability were driven by strong live events, new partnerships, and global expansion. Full-year guidance was raised, with continued operational synergies and robust demand for premium content, though higher production costs for UFC 306 will impact Q3 margins.