$TKO · TKO Group Holdings, Inc.
TKO Group Holdings filed its Q3 FY2026 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. Revenue grew 21.5% year-over-year to $1.36B, operating income more than doubled to $377.5M, and net income attributable to TKO reached $98.7M ($1.33 diluted EPS). UFC led growth with revenue up 60% to $519.2M, while WWE was roughly flat at $399.3M and IMG rose to $391.3M.
- Revenue rose 21.5% YoY to $1.36B for Q3 FY2026.
- Operating income more than doubled to $377.5M from $171.9M.
- Net income attributable to TKO was $98.7M, up from $41.0M.
- UFC segment revenue jumped 60% to $519.2M on higher media rights fees.
- Total Adjusted EBITDA rose to $555.7M from $360.2M.
Extended-hours last trade $191.00, down 1.28% vs the $193.48 regular close, despite the strong earnings beat — suggesting profit-taking or cautious reaction to the results.
TKO delivered a strong quarter with revenue up 21.5% and operating income more than doubling, driven by UFC media rights growth.
TKO's UFC media rights growth underscores the premium live-sports content commands as streaming and network partners compete for rights.
Substantial indebtedness and dependence on key media/distribution relationships remain flagged risks; interest expense rose to $69.9M from $50.8M.