Fox Corp's Streaming Surge and $22B Roku Deal Boosted by World Cup
Fox Corp reported fourth‑quarter 2026 revenue of $4.21 billion, a 28 % year‑over‑year increase, with advertising revenue jumping 78 % to $1.92 billion. The surge was largely attributed to the FIFA World Cup, which also helped its free streaming service Tubi reach 110 million monthly users.
Roku announced second‑quarter 2026 results showing revenue of $1.35 billion, up about 22 % YoY and ahead of analysts’ forecasts. Advertising revenue rose 25 % to $673 million and subscription revenue grew 26 % to $548 million, both benefiting from the World Cup’s advertising demand.
Fox confirmed a pending acquisition of Roku for $22 billion, expected to close in the first half of 2027, aiming to combine Fox’s content portfolio with Roku’s distribution platform and further capitalize on the advertising boost from major sports events.
Entities: FIFA World Cup · FIFA World Cup 2026 · Fox Corp · Fox Corporation · Lachlan Murdoch · Roku · Roku, Inc. · Tubi
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Fox's advertising revenue rose 78 % to $1.92 billion, driven by the FIFA World Cup. (Fox earnings release.)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Roku's advertising revenue grew 25 % to $673 million year over year. (Roku earnings release.)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Fox announced a $22 billion acquisition of Roku, expected to close in the first half of 2027. (Fox acquisition announcement.)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Roku's subscription revenue grew 26 % to $548 million year over year. (Roku earnings release.)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Roku's second‑quarter 2026 revenue was $1.35 billion, up about 22 % year over year and above analyst estimates. (Roku earnings report.)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Fox's fourth‑quarter 2026 revenue was $4.21 billion, up 28 % year over year. (Fox financial results.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tubi reached 110 million monthly users. (Tubi user milestone reported by Fox‑related coverage.)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The FIFA World Cup boosted advertising revenue for Fox and its streaming platform Tubi. (Multiple Fox financial reports.)