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TKO Group Exceeds Q1 Earnings Expectations and Raises 2025 Guidance

The UFC and WWE parent reports strong financial results, driven by live events and media rights, while expanding its portfolio with key acquisitions.

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Overview

  • TKO Group reported Q1 2025 revenue of $1.27 billion and net income of $165.5 million, surpassing Wall Street forecasts.
  • The company raised its full-year revenue guidance to $3.005–3.075 billion for UFC and WWE, and at least $4.49 billion including acquisitions.
  • Adjusted EBITDA targets for 2025 were increased to $1.39–1.43 billion, up from the previous range of $1.35–1.39 billion.
  • Growth was fueled by double-digit revenue gains in UFC and WWE, supported by live event site fees and WWE Raw's debut on Netflix under a $5 billion, 10-year deal.
  • During Q1, TKO completed acquisitions of IMG, On Location, and Professional Bull Riders, further diversifying its portfolio despite mixed performance from the new segments.