TKO Raises Guidance Again As UFC and WWE Each See Quarterly Growth

TKO Raises Guidance Again As UFC and WWE Each See Quarterly Growth

As a die-hard fan of sports entertainment, I can’t help but feel my heart pounding with excitement upon reading about TKO Group Holdings’ impressive financial performance! The numbers speak for themselves – $851.2 million in revenue, $150.7 million in net income, and an adjusted EBITDA of $420.9 million? That’s a knockout combination if I’ve ever seen one!


Despite the upcoming Netflix WWE deal still a few months off, TKO Group Holdings is experiencing an uptick in both revenue and profitability.

The company under Endeavor’s management announced impressive earnings with a revenue of $851.2 million, net profit of $150.7 million, and an adjusted EBITDA of $420.9 million. This success is attributed to higher media rights and sponsorship fees, plus the incorporation of numerous live events featuring both WWE and UFC brands.

For the second consecutive quarter, TKO has increased its financial outlook for 2024. The company announced to Wall Street that it anticipates generating revenue between $2.670 billion and $2.745 billion for the year, and Adjusted EBITDA between $1.220 billion and $1.240 billion.

“I’m thrilled to report that TKO exceeded expectations during the last quarter, with unprecedented revenue and Adjusted EBITDA figures. This impressive growth has led Ari Emanuel, our executive chair and CEO, to express confidence in our performance. As a result, we’re boosting our 2024 full-year forecast for the second consecutive quarter. The robustness of our core operations fuels our belief that TKO will consistently create long-term value for our shareholders.”

In the recent quarter, the WWE generated approximately $456.8 million in revenue – an 11% rise compared to the same period last year. This surge can be attributed mainly to growth in media rights and content sales, as well as a boost from live events. Additionally, Adjusted EBITDA stood at $251.3 million for this period.

As a hardcore gamer, I’d put it like this: “In the virtual world of UFC, we saw an impressive surge in revenue – hitting $394.4 million – a 29% jump! This growth was fueled by our media rights and sponsorship deals. When it comes to the adjusted EBITDA, we’re looking at a cool $231.9 million.”

The company is now pondering its subsequent actions following the rejection of a proposed $335 million settlement in a case involving former UFC fighters, by a judge.

As a gamer, I’m keeping my fingers crossed as our company is thoroughly considering all possible moves, including filing an appeal and having conversations with the lawyers representing the plaintiffs in the Le and Johnson cases. Interestingly, these legal representatives have shown interest in negotiating separate settlements for each case. Let’s hope for a favorable outcome!

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2024-08-08 15:54