Record Revenue and Strong Adjusted EBITDA
Q2 North America revenue was $1.566B (as-reported), up from $1.125B prior year (+39% as-reported). On a pro forma basis vs. prior year revenue of $1.556B, revenue grew ~1% year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 was $37.7M versus pro forma $1.4M in the prior year (increase of ~$36.3M; >25x improvement). Management called it the strongest Q2 in company history on an adjusted EBITDA basis.
Trailing-12-Month Adjusted EBITDA Milestone
Pro forma trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA exceeded $100M, a material milestone supporting the company’s target of at least $300M in adjusted EBITDA by fiscal 2028.
Improved Profitability and Better Net Loss
Net loss for the quarter improved to $6.2M versus a reported net loss of $40.9M in the prior year period. EPS was a loss of $0.07 for the quarter. Management highlighted a $6.5M above-the-line tax benefit in the quarter (one-time).
Strong Cash Position and Liquidity Visibility
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at quarter-end were $244M, and management expects to finish the fiscal year with more than $200M on the balance sheet.
Advertising Monetization Early Wins (Disney Ad Server)
Migration of Fubo inventory to Disney’s ad server began in February; management reported early improvements in CPMs and fill rates, with CPM improvement coming faster than expected. Full migration expected by year-end and Fubo ad ARPU expected to converge with Hulu Live afterward.
Business Combination Benefits & Contractual Upside
First full quarter as a combined company with Hulu + Live TV; contractual wholesale fee at 95% in 2026 scaling to 99% by 2028 provides strong earnings visibility. Company expects pro forma adjusted EBITDA of $80M–$100M for fiscal 2026 and positive free cash flow in fiscal 2027 and 2028.
Product, Content and Distribution Initiatives
Launched Hulu + Live TV Español and Fubo Latino to better segment customers (price points as low as $9.99 for Latino package; Hulu Español around $30). Aggregated storefront now offers Fubo and Hulu + Live TV portfolios. ESPN integrations (Where to Watch linkouts and reseller e-commerce for Fubo Sports) expected to create new acquisition channels; ESPN reseller launch expected H1 2027.
AI and Tech Investment Roadmap
Announced planned launch of an AI conversational feature (AI Assistant) this fall to search DVR content and drive engagement; company reports ~35% of code development now leveraging AI and ~200 employees using AI tools to improve productivity.
Local Sports/Rights Wins and Retention Performance
Management added multiple RSN/local baseball teams (cited ~14 teams plus Dodgers, Braves, Mets) ahead of MLB season and said they have successfully navigated the loss of NBCU with minimal incremental churn and strong reactivations during baseball season.