Sign in

You're signed outSign in or to get full access.

TKO Group Holdings (TKO)

--

Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for TKO Group Holdings.

Recent press releases and 8-K filings for TKO.

TKO Group Holdings Reports Strong Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Results, Provides Optimistic 2026 Guidance, and Announces Additional Share Repurchase Program
TKO
Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
  • TKO reported full-year 2025 revenue of $4.735 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $1.585 billion, with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 33.5%. For Q4 2025, revenue was $1.038 billion and Adjusted EBITDA was $281 million.
  • The company provided full-year 2026 guidance, targeting revenue between $5.675 billion and $5.775 billion and Adjusted EBITDA between $2.24 billion and $2.29 billion, reflecting anticipated growth of 21% in revenue and 43% in Adjusted EBITDA.
  • In 2025, TKO secured significant media rights deals, including UFC's $7.7 billion deal with Paramount and WWE's $1.6 billion deal with ESPN, contributing to over $15 billion in long-term media rights agreements.
  • TKO initiated and doubled its quarterly cash dividend, and nearly completed $1 billion in share repurchases in 2025, with an intent to repurchase up to an additional $1 billion of shares. Global partnerships revenue exceeded $450 million in 2025, and the 2030 partnerships revenue target was raised from $1 billion to $1.2 billion.
2 days ago
TKO Reports Strong Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Results, Issues Optimistic 2026 Guidance, and Announces Additional Share Repurchase Program
TKO
Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
  • TKO reported Q4 2025 revenue of $1.038 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $281 million, with full-year 2025 revenue reaching $4.735 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $1.585 billion.
  • For full-year 2026, TKO is targeting revenue of $5.675 billion-$5.775 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $2.24 billion-$2.29 billion, representing anticipated revenue growth of 21% and Adjusted EBITDA growth of 43%.
  • The company plans to repurchase up to an additional $1 billion of Class A common stock, building on approximately $900 million already retired under a $2 billion program, and paid out $452 million in cash dividends in 2025.
  • Key drivers for 2026 include significant step-ups from new media rights agreements totaling over $15 billion, expected over $300 million in financial incentive packages (FIPs), and an estimated $75 million Adjusted EBITDA contribution from the FIFA 2026 World Cup.
2 days ago
TKO Group Holdings Reports Strong Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Results, Provides 2026 Guidance, and Expands Share Repurchase Program
TKO
Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
  • TKO Group Holdings reported Q4 2025 revenue of $1.038 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $281 million, contributing to full-year 2025 revenue of $4.735 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $1.585 billion, which exceeded the upper end of revised guidance.
  • The company provided full-year 2026 guidance targeting revenue of $5.675 billion-$5.775 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $2.24 billion-$2.29 billion, projecting an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 39.6% at the midpoint.
  • TKO announced its intent to repurchase up to an additional $1 billion of Class A common stock, following approximately $900 million already repurchased under its $2 billion program, and confirmed it doubled its quarterly cash dividend in 2025.
  • Strategic drivers for 2026 include significant step-ups from new media rights deals, such as UFC's $7.7 billion deal with Paramount and WWE's $1.6 billion deal with ESPN, and an expected $300 million in aggregate value from Financial Incentive Packages (FIPs).
  • Management reiterated that 2026 is a "year of execution" focused on organic growth, not M&A, and raised its 2030 partnerships revenue target to $1.2 billion.
2 days ago
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. Reports Q4 and Full Year 2025 Results, Provides 2026 Guidance, and Announces Share Repurchase Plan
TKO
Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
  • TKO Group Holdings, Inc. reported revenue of $1.038 billion for the fourth quarter of 2025 and $4.735 billion for the full year 2025.
  • For the full year 2025, the company achieved net income of $546.2 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $1.585 billion.
  • TKO provided full-year 2026 guidance, targeting revenue between $5.675 billion and $5.775 billion and Adjusted EBITDA between $2.240 billion and $2.290 billion.
  • The company intends to launch up to $1 billion in share repurchases in March 2026, with $1.096 billion available under the repurchase program as of February 24, 2026.
  • In full year 2025, TKO returned in excess of $1.3 billion of capital to equity holders through share repurchases and dividend payments, including a $0.78 per share quarterly cash dividend paid on December 30, 2025.
2 days ago
TKO Group Holdings Reports Strong Full Year 2025 Results and Issues 2026 Guidance
TKO
Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
  • TKO Group Holdings reported full year 2025 revenue of $4.735 billion, net income of $546.2 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $1.585 billion.
  • For the fourth quarter of 2025, the company achieved revenue of $1.038 billion, net income of $0.8 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $281.2 million.
  • The company provided full year 2026 guidance, targeting revenue between $5.675 billion and $5.775 billion and Adjusted EBITDA between $2.240 billion and $2.290 billion.
  • TKO intends to launch up to $1 billion in share repurchases in March 2026 and returned over $1.3 billion of capital to equity holders in 2025 through share repurchases and dividend payments.
2 days ago
TKO Provides Business Update and Financial Outlook at UBS Conference
TKO
Guidance Update
New Projects/Investments
Dividends
  • TKO is a year ahead of schedule on its pro forma for the WWE and UFC merger, with both businesses operating at 50% margins.
  • The company has secured $15 billion in new media deals, representing $2 billion AAV, which are high-margin, multi-year, and predictable. The new UFC rights deal with Paramount+ includes a 2X step-up in rights fees and will simulcast content on CBS to over 100 million homes, significantly expanding reach.
  • TKO has increased its partnerships and marketing revenue target to $1.2 billion by 2030 (up from $1 billion) and expects to exceed $450 million for the current year, surpassing its internal goal of $375 million.
  • The company anticipates margin accretion to over 35% (from 33%-33.5%) and maintains a target of 60% free cash flow conversion on a normalized basis, while also doubling its dividend and continuing share buybacks.
Dec 9, 2025, 5:45 PM
TKO Provides Update on Strategic Initiatives and Financial Outlook
TKO
Guidance Update
New Projects/Investments
Dividends
  • TKO is a year ahead of schedule on its pro forma, with WWE and UFC operating as 50% margin businesses.
  • New media deals for WWE (ESPN) and UFC (Paramount+) total $15 billion ($2 billion AAV), are high margin, multi-year, and include escalators. The UFC's deal with Paramount+ represents a 2X step-up in rights fees and will simulcast roughly half of its premium events on CBS to over 100 million homes.
  • The company's partnerships and marketing revenue is approximately $450 million for the year, surpassing the internal goal of $375 million, and the target for this segment by 2030 has been raised from $1 billion to $1.2 billion.
  • TKO anticipates margin accretion to over 35% from the current 33%-33.5%, while maintaining a 60% normalized free cash flow conversion target.
  • Zuffa Boxing is set to launch its first fight on January 23rd, operating as a joint venture with Saudi Arabia, with TKO aiming for 50/50 ownership and expecting to generate approximately $10 million per super fight. The company is also focused on returning capital to shareholders through a doubled dividend and ongoing share buybacks, with no immediate plans for M&A.
Dec 9, 2025, 5:45 PM
TKO Provides Update on Merger Progress, New Media Deals, and Financial Outlook
TKO
Guidance Update
New Projects/Investments
Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
  • TKO is ahead of schedule on its pro forma for the WWE and UFC merger, with new media deals for WWE and UFC totaling $15 billion ($2 billion AAV) that are high-margin, multi-year, and predictable.
  • The UFC's new deal with Paramount+ (Skydance), launching January 24th, represents a 2X step-up in rights fees and removes the double paywall. Approximately half of the 12-13 premium events will be simulcast on CBS, reaching over 100 million homes.
  • TKO's Zuffa Boxing venture will launch its first fight on January 23rd, with a partnership in Saudi Arabia where TKO aims for 50/50 ownership in the JV and expects to generate approximately $10 million per fight for 2-4 "super fights" annually.
  • Partnerships and marketing revenue for WWE and UFC is approximately $450 million for the current year, exceeding the internal goal of $375 million. The company has increased its target for partnerships and marketing for TKO assets to $1.2 billion by 2030, up from $1 billion, incorporating new ad inventory from media deals.
  • TKO anticipates margin expansion to over 35% from the current 33-33.5% and maintains a 60% free cash flow conversion target on a normalized basis. Capital allocation priorities include returning capital to shareholders through a doubled dividend and share buybacks, with no active M&A pursuits.
Dec 9, 2025, 5:45 PM
TKO Reports Q3 2025 Results and Raises Full-Year Guidance
TKO
Earnings
Guidance Update
Dividends
  • TKO Group Holdings reported Q3 2025 revenue of $1.12 billion, a 27% decline year-over-year, primarily due to a 59% drop in IMG revenue (absence of 2024 Paris Olympics) and an 8% fall in UFC revenue (fewer events), while WWE revenue increased by 23% to $402 million.
  • Despite the overall revenue decline, net income significantly rose to $106.8 million (from $3.4 million in Q3 2024) and Adjusted EBITDA reached $360.2 million, driven by cost reductions and operational efficiencies.
  • The company raised its full-year 2025 revenue guidance to $4.69-$4.72 billion and Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $1.57-$1.58 billion, buoyed by new multi-year media rights deals for UFC and WWE.
  • TKO generated $398.9 million in free cash flow for the quarter and is continuing its capital return program, including raising its dividend (most recently $0.76 per share) and share repurchases.
Nov 6, 2025, 10:14 AM
TKO Reports Strong Q3 2025 Results, Raises Full-Year Guidance, and Announces Key Strategic Initiatives
TKO
Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
  • TKO reported strong Q3 2025 results, with live events and hospitality revenue increasing 61% to $83 million, media rights production and content revenue up 9% to $249 million, and partnerships and marketing revenue growing 84% to $40 million.
  • The company secured landmark media rights deals, including a seven-year, $7.7 billion agreement for UFC with Paramount Global starting in 2026, and a five-year premium live events partnership for WWE with ESPN.
  • TKO doubled its quarterly cash dividend and launched a $1 billion stock buyback program, including an $800 million ASR agreement.
  • Full-year 2025 guidance was raised for the third consecutive quarter, with targeted revenue of $4.69 billion-$4.72 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $1.57 billion-$1.58 billion.
  • Looking ahead to 2026, the company anticipates a significant step-up in financials from new media rights deals, an increase to three WWE PLEs in Saudi Arabia, and aims for $1 billion in total company partnership revenue by around 2030.
Nov 5, 2025, 10:00 PM