FOX REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER FISCAL 2026 REVENUE OF $4.21 BILLION, NET INCOME OF $696 MILLION, AND ADJUSTED EBITDA OF $1.20 BILLION

Commenting on the results, Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer Lachlan Murdoch said:

"Fiscal 2026 was an exceptional year for FOX, capped by our broadcast of a remarkable FIFA Men's World Cup. We successfully launched our direct-to-consumer streaming service, FOX One, continued to keep America informed across a dynamic news cycle, enhanced Tubi's position as a leading streaming service, and announced the acquisition of Roku which will transform the scope and growth profile of our company. Financially, these milestones were underpinned by the delivery of record top-line revenue which converted into record EBITDA. With strong momentum across our portfolio, we enter fiscal 2027 exceptionally well positioned to drive sustained growth and long-term shareholder value."

FOURTH QUARTER COMPANY RESULTS

The Company reported total quarterly revenue of $4.21 billion, an increase of $925 million or 28% from the amount reported in the prior year quarter. Distribution revenue increased 5%, driven by 7% growth at the Cable Network Programming segment. Advertising revenue increased 78%, primarily due to the current year broadcast of the FIFA Men's World Cup ("World Cup"), and continued digital growth led by the Tubi AVOD service. Content and other revenue was $262 million as compared to the $269 million reported in the prior year quarter, primarily due to the timing of sports sublicensing revenue.

The Company reported quarterly net income of $696 million as compared to the $719 million reported in the prior year quarter. Net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders was $691 million ($1.61 per share) as compared to the $717 million ($1.57 per share) reported in the prior year quarter. Adjusted net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders^[1] was $765 million ($1.79 per share) as compared to the $581 million ($1.27 per share) reported in the prior year quarter.

Quarterly Adjusted EBITDA^[2] was $1.20 billion, an increase of $256 million or 27% from the amount reported in the prior year quarter, as the revenue increase noted above was partially offset by higher expenses. The increase in expenses was primarily due to higher sports programming rights amortization and production costs, led by the current year broadcast of the World Cup, and costs associated with the launch of FOX One.

FULL YEAR COMPANY RESULTS

The Company reported total full year revenue of $17.13 billion, an increase of $826 million or 5% from the amount reported in the prior year. Distribution revenue increased 4%, driven by 5% growth at the Cable Network Programming segment. Advertising revenue increased 7%, primarily due to the current year broadcast of the World Cup and continued digital growth led by the Tubi AVOD service, partially offset by the absence of the prior year broadcast of Super Bowl LIX and lower political advertising revenue. Content and other revenue increased 4%, primarily due to higher sports sublicensing revenue.

The Company reported full year net income of $1.73 billion as compared to the $2.29 billion reported in the prior year. Net Income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders was $1.69 billion ($3.84 per share) as compared to the $2.26 billion ($4.91 per share) reported in the prior year. Adjusted net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders was $2.38 billion ($5.42 per share) as compared to the $2.20 billion ($4.78 per share) reported in the prior year.

Full year Adjusted EBITDA was $3.91 billion, an increase of $282 million or 8% from the amount reported in the prior year, as the revenue increase noted above was partially offset by higher expenses. The increase in expenses was primarily due to costs associated with the launch of FOX One and higher digital content costs.

Three Months Ended June 30, 2026

Cable Network Programming reported quarterly segment revenue of $1.67 billion, an increase of $138 million or 9% from the amount reported in the prior year quarter. Distribution revenue increased $76 million or 7% as contractual price increases were partially offset by the impact of net subscriber declines. Advertising revenue increased $83 million or 22%, primarily due to the current year broadcast of the World Cup. Content and other revenue was $33 million as compared to the $54 million reported in the prior year quarter, primarily due to the timing of sports sublicensing revenue.

Cable Network Programming reported quarterly segment EBITDA of $728 million as compared to the $747 million reported in the prior year quarter, as the revenue increase noted above was more than offset by higher expenses. The increase in expenses was primarily due to higher sports programming rights amortization and production costs, led by the current year broadcast of the World Cup.

Twelve Months Ended June 30, 2026

Cable Network Programming reported full year segment revenue of $7.35 billion, an increase of $418 million or 6% from the amount reported in the prior year. Distribution revenue increased $222 million or 5%, as contractual price increases were partially offset by the impact of net subscriber declines. Advertising revenue increased $156 million or 10%, primarily due to higher news and sports pricing and the current year broadcast of the World Cup, partially offset by lower ratings. Content and other revenue increased $40 million or 4%, primarily due to higher sports sublicensing revenue.

Cable Network Programming reported full year segment EBITDA of $3.10 billion, an increase of $69 million or 2% from the amount reported in the prior year, as the revenue increase noted above was partially offset by higher expenses. The increase in expenses was primarily due to higher sports programming rights amortization and production costs.

Three Months Ended June 30, 2026

Television reported quarterly segment revenue of $2.48 billion, an increase of $775 million or 45% from the amount reported in the prior year quarter. Advertising revenue increased $755 million or 108%, primarily due to the current year broadcast of the World Cup, continued digital growth led by the Tubi AVOD service and higher political advertising revenue at the FOX Television Stations. Distribution revenue was essentially unchanged from the prior year quarter. Content and other revenue increased $24 million or 14%, primarily due to higher entertainment content revenue.

Television reported quarterly segment EBITDA of $705 million, an increase of $397 million or 129% from the amount reported in the prior year quarter, as the revenue increase noted above was partially offset by higher expenses. The increase in expenses was primarily due to higher sports programming rights amortization and production costs, led by the current year broadcast of the World Cup.

Twelve Months Ended June 30, 2026

Television reported full year segment revenue of $9.67 billion, an increase of $341 million or 4% from the amount reported in the prior year. Advertising revenue increased $318 million or 6%, primarily due the current year broadcast of the World Cup and continued digital growth led by the Tubi AVOD service, partially offset by the absence of the prior year broadcast of Super Bowl LIX and lower political advertising revenue. Distribution revenue was essentially unchanged from the prior year, as higher average rates at the Company's owned and operated television stations and increases in fees from third-party FOX affiliates were partially offset by the net impact of subscriber declines. Content and other revenue increased $17 million or 3%, primarily due to higher digital content revenue.

Television reported full year segment EBITDA of $1.44 billion, an increase of $493 million or 52% from the amount reported in the prior year, due to the revenue increase noted above and lower expenses. The decrease in expenses was primarily driven by lower sports programming rights amortization partially offset by higher digital content costs.

DIVIDEND

The Company's Board of Directors has authorized an increase in the Company's semi-annual dividend and has declared a dividend of $0.29 per Class A and Class B share. This dividend is payable on September 23, 2026 with a record date for determining dividend entitlements of September 02, 2026.

SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM

As of June 30, 2026, the Company has cumulatively repurchased approximately $6.7 billion of its Class A common stock and approximately $1.9 billion of its Class B common stock, with a remaining authorization of $3.4 billion. During the quarter, the Company repurchased approximately $50 million of its Class A common stock and $50 million of its Class B common stock.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the Roku transaction. Words such as "may," "will," "could," "should," "would," "likely," "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "projects," "believes," "estimates," "outlook" and similar expressions are used to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements in this press release due to the impact of the Roku transaction and related risks, changes in economic, business, competitive, technological, strategic and/or regulatory factors and other factors affecting the operation of the Company's businesses. More detailed information about these factors is contained in the documents the Company has filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as well as in the joint proxy statement/prospectus that will be included in the registration statement on Form S-4 that will be filed with the SEC in connection with the Roku transaction.

Statements in this press release speak only as of the date they were made, and the Company undertakes no duty to update or release any revisions to any forward-looking statement made in this press release or to report any events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events or to conform such statements to actual results or changes in the Company's expectations, except as required by law.

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NOTE 1 – ADJUSTED NET INCOME AND ADJUSTED EPS

The Company uses net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders and earnings per share ("EPS") attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders excluding net income effects of Restructuring, impairment and other corporate matters, adjustments to Equity earnings (losses) of affiliates, Non-operating other, net, Tax provisions and Noncontrolling interest adjustments ("Adjusted Net Income" and "Adjusted EPS" respectively) to evaluate the performance of the Company's operations exclusive of certain items that impact the comparability of results from period to period.

Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS are not measures of performance under GAAP and should be considered in addition to, and not as substitutes for, net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders and EPS as reported in accordance with GAAP. However, management uses these measures in comparing the Company's historical performance and believes that they provide meaningful and comparable information to management, investors and equity analysts to assist in their analysis of the Company's performance relative to prior periods and the Company's competitors.

The following table reconciles net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders and EPS attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders to Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025:

The following table reconciles net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders and EPS attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders to Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS for the twelve months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025:

NOTE 2 – ADJUSTED EBITDA 

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as Revenues less Operating expenses and Selling, general and administrative expenses. Adjusted EBITDA does not include: Depreciation and amortization, Restructuring, impairment and other corporate matters, Equity earnings (losses) of affiliates, Interest expense, net, Non-operating other, net and Income tax expense. Effective July 1, 2025, the Company no longer removes the impact of amortization of cable distribution investments when calculating Adjusted EBITDA. Prior periods were not restated as the impact of the change is immaterial to the calculation.

Management believes that information about Adjusted EBITDA assists all users of the Company's Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements by allowing them to evaluate changes in the operating results of the Company's portfolio of businesses separate from non-operational factors that affect Net income, thus providing insight into both operations and the other factors that affect reported results. Adjusted EBITDA provides management, investors and equity analysts a measure to analyze the operating performance of the Company's business and its enterprise value against historical data and competitors' data, although historical results, including Adjusted EBITDA, may not be indicative of future results (as operating performance is highly contingent on many factors, including customer tastes and preferences).

Adjusted EBITDA is considered a non-GAAP financial measure and should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, net income, cash flow and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. In addition, this measure does not reflect cash available to fund requirements and excludes items, such as depreciation and amortization and impairment charges, which are significant components in assessing the Company's financial performance. Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

The following table reconciles net income to Adjusted EBITDA for the three and twelve months ended June 30, 2026:

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