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TKO Group reports $30 million loss on UFC Freedom 250 White House event
TKO Group Holdings posted Q2 2026 revenue of $1.5 billion, an 18% year‑over‑year increase, and net income of $304 million. UFC revenue rose 29% to $535.7 million, helped by a $64.7 million jump in media‑rights fees. The UFC Freedom 250 event held on the White House South Lawn incurred a $30 million loss for TKO, but attracted roughly 4,300 guests, including President Donald Trump, and was watched by about 34 million viewers worldwide. TKO also recorded $98 million in legal fees linked to WWE shareholder litigation during the quarter.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] TKO raised its full‑year 2026 revenue guidance to $5.775‑$5.825 billion. deadline.com · variety.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] TKO net income for Q2 was $304 million. deadline.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] TKO adjusted EBITDA for Q2 was $649.9 million, up 23%. deadline.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] WWE revenue rose by $64.7 million to $621 million in Q2. deadline.com · variety.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] TKO raised its full‑year adjusted EBITDA guidance to $2.275‑$2.305 billion. deadline.com · variety.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] TKO incurred $98 million in legal fees and settlement costs related to WWE shareholder litigation. deadline.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] UFC revenue rose by $120 million to $536 million in Q2. deadline.com · variety.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] TKO Group reported Q2 revenue of $1.5 billion, an 18% increase year‑over‑year. deadline.com · variety.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Graphic Packaging reported Q2 2026 net sales of $2.188 billion, slightly below $2.204 billion in the prior year.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Better Home & Finance Holding Company appointed Daniel Lewis as interim chief executive officer, succeeding founder Vishal Garg.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] TKO Group Holdings reported Q2 2026 revenue of $1.547 billion, an 18% increase year‑over‑year. wrestlingheadlines.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Superior Group of Companies posted Q2 2026 net sales of $147.8 million, up from $144.0 million a year earlier.