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Fubo Beats Q3 Targets as Disney Closes 70% Takeover, Creating a 6 Million–Subscriber Live TV Portfolio

The results arrive after an antitrust settlement ended the Venu Sports plan, putting Fubo under Disney’s control.

Overview

  • Fubo reported Q3 revenue of $368.6 million and adjusted earnings of $0.02 per share, topping expectations for $361.3 million and a $0.04 loss.
  • North American paid subscribers reached 1.63 million, the company’s highest third-quarter total, up from 1.61 million a year ago and 1.35 million in Q2.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 1.8% for a second straight positive quarter, with $280.3 million in cash and negative free cash flow of $9.4 million.
  • Product moves included a sports-focused skinny bundle in 100 U.S. markets and a new channel store integrating services such as Hallmark+, DAZN1, MLB.tv, MGM+, Starz and Paramount+ with Showtime.
  • Disney closed a 70% acquisition of Fubo last week, giving it roughly 6 million subscribers across Fubo and Hulu + Live TV, which will continue to operate as separate brands as Fubo shares ticked higher.