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Liberty Media Corporation Series A Liberty Formula One (FWONA)
NASDAQ:FWONA
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 01, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
-0.07Last Year’s EPS
0.09Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 3 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized broad top-line growth, strong fan and digital engagement trends, successful strategic transactions (MotoGP acquisition and Liberty Live split-off), and improving leverage metrics. Management acknowledged rising operating and SG&A costs, race-mix variability, and a meaningful debt load (particularly at MotoGP) but outlined a clear plan to continue deleveraging and to invest in long-term commercial initiatives. Overall, the positive operational momentum, sizable audience and engagement gains, and improving leverage outweigh the noted challenges.Company Guidance
Strong Full-Year Financial Performance at F1
Formula One revenue grew 14% year-over-year and adjusted OIBDA grew 20% for full-year 2025, driven by growth across sponsorship, media rights (including F1 TV), race promotion, hospitality and licensing.
Improving Leverage Metrics
F1 OpCo net leverage improved to 2.8x (down from 3.3x pro forma at 6/30), MotoGP net leverage declined to 4.7x (from 5.6x at 9/30) and Liberty Media overall net leverage was 3.6x, with management expecting continued deleveraging at MotoGP.
Healthy Cash and Liquidity Position
Liberty Media reported $1.1 billion of cash and liquid investments at year-end, including $539 million at F1 and $197 million at MotoGP, and both F1's $500 million and MotoGP's EUR 100 million revolvers were undrawn.
Major Fan and Engagement Growth for F1
F1 attendance reached a record 6.75 million (up 4% YoY), Paddock Club served 65,000 race day guests (up 10%) with ~20% higher revenue per race on average, global live TV viewership across sessions was up 21% YoY, qualifying audiences rose 23% and Sprint session viewership was up 10%.
Digital and Social Momentum for F1
F1 YouTube content generated 1.65 billion views (up 48% YoY), YouTube highlights views up 21%, cumulative social media followers reached 150 million (nearly +20% YoY) and digital activations (including Drive to Survive) continue to drive reach and awareness.
MotoGP Rapid Audience and Commercial Progress
MotoGP reported record attendance of 3.6 million (up 21% YoY), first-time attendees rose to 27% (from 18%), global fan base 632 million (up 12%), social followers added >3 million to nearly 61 million, social engagement +61%, video views +20% (ex. VideoPass) and VideoPass subscribers grew 5% YoY.
Strategic Portfolio Actions and Partnerships
Liberty executed the Liberty Live split-off, closed the MotoGP acquisition, finalized the new Concorde Agreement through 2030, and secured multiple media and commercial renewals/expansions (e.g., Apple in the U.S., beIN in Pan-Asia, ESPN in Latin America, Standard Chartered sponsorship).
Las Vegas Grand Prix Success
The third Las Vegas Grand Prix sold out the weekend with over 300,000 attendees, delivered improved financial performance year-over-year, generated ~1.8 billion impressions over the weekend, and materially benefited sponsorship, hospitality and licensing revenue streams.
Liberty Media Liberty Formula One (FWONA) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
FWONA Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
FWONA Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 26, 2026 | $81.59 | $79.96 | -2.00% |
Nov 05, 2025 | $91.43 | $92.11 | +0.74% |
Aug 07, 2025 | $89.16 | $86.47 | -3.02% |
May 07, 2025 | $82.97 | $84.87 | +2.29% |
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FAQ
When does Liberty Media Corporation Series A Liberty Formula One (FWONA) report earnings?
Liberty Media Corporation Series A Liberty Formula One (FWONA) is schdueled to report earning on May 01, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
What is Liberty Media Corporation Series A Liberty Formula One (FWONA) earnings time?
Liberty Media Corporation Series A Liberty Formula One (FWONA) earnings time is at May 01, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is FWONA EPS forecast?
FWONA EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is -0.07.