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TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (TKO)
NYSE:TKO
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 08, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.58Last Year’s EPS
-1.26Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 13 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 26, 2025
|% Change Since: -9.28%
|Next Earnings Date:May 08, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call showed a strong financial performance with record-breaking achievements in media rights, live events, and sponsorship revenues. However, there were challenges with WWE revenue declines and margin impacts due to event timing and location changes.Company Guidance
In the recent earnings call, TKO provided comprehensive guidance and reported record financial performance for 2024. The company achieved revenue of $2.804 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $1.251 billion, surpassing their revised guidance, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 45%. The integration of UFC and WWE facilitated over $100 million in net savings, and the transition of WWE's Raw to Netflix was highlighted as transformative, reaching 300 million subscribers. TKO also reported significant audience growth, particularly for WWE SmackDown and NXT, with the latter witnessing a nearly 100% increase in fourth-quarter viewership in the 18 to 34 demographic. Live events for both UFC and WWE marked record-breaking ticket sales and attendance, with UFC achieving 10 all-time high grossing events and WWE setting revenue records at 10 premium live events. Sponsorship revenue soared, with UFC sponsorship increasing by 28% and WWE by 20% year-over-year. Looking ahead, TKO is targeting a revenue range of $2.93 billion to $3.0 billion and an adjusted EBITDA of $1.35 billion to $1.39 billion for 2025, even as they plan fewer events at the UFC Apex to expand internationally. They are also preparing for their acquisitions of IMG, On Location, and PBR, aimed at broadening their global sports portfolio.Record Financial Performance
TKO delivered record financial performance in 2024 with revenue of $2.804 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $1.251 billion, exceeding revised guidance. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 45%.
Successful Integration of UFC and WWE
The integration of UFC and WWE exceeded guided net savings of $100 million, driving efficiency across the company.
Media Rights Expansion
Secured a transformative partnership moving WWE Raw to Netflix, providing exposure to 300 million subscribers and driving significant audience growth for NXT on the CW.
Record-Breaking Live Events
UFC and WWE set multiple all-time highs for ticket sales, attendance, and gate revenues. UFC delivered 10 all-time highest grossing event records in 2024.
Sponsorship Revenue Growth
UFC sponsorship revenue grew 28%, marking the seventh consecutive record-breaking year, while WWE set an all-time high in sponsorship revenue, growing 20% year-over-year.
Strategic Acquisitions
Plans to close acquisitions of IMG, On Location, and PBR in Q1 2025, expanding the global sports portfolio.
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TKO 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
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TKO Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| Feb 26, 2025 | $159.12 | $149.82 | -5.84% |
| Nov 06, 2024 | $119.90 | $117.56 | -1.95% |
| Aug 08, 2024 | $109.20 | $116.60 | +6.78% |
| May 08, 2024 | $98.00 | $97.94 | -0.06% |
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FAQ
When does TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (TKO) report earnings?
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (TKO) is schdueled to report earning on May 08, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (TKO) earnings time?
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (TKO) earnings time is at May 08, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is TKO EPS forecast?
TKO EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is 0.58.
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