TKO Group Holdings reports record income and raise forecasts for 2025powered by WWE y UFC. Next, we read a summary of the financial results of the parent company; Pressing here You can access the full report.
► TKO presents results of the second quarter of 2025
Increase your forecast for the whole year 2025
ESPN and WWE today announce a multiannual rights agreement in the US. For the Premium Live Events
Purchased companies
On February 28, 2025, Tko Group Holdings, Inc. (“Tko”) completed the acquisition of certain businesses operated under the IMG brand (“IMG”), on Location and Professional Bull Riders (“PBR”) (together, the “acquired companies”). Being an acquisition under common control, the results presented reflect as if these companies had been part of TKO in the historical periods presented. (See “Base of Presentation” for more details.)
Financial results of the second quarter of 2025
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Income: 1,308 million dollars
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Net utility: 273.1 million dollars
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Ebitda adjusted: 526.5 million dollars
Forecast for the year 2025
Official statements
New York, NY – August 6, 2025 – Tko Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) today announced the financial results of the second quarter ending June 30, 2025.
“Tko achieved solid financial results in the quarter, driven by record performance both in UFC and WWE,” said Ariel Emanuel, executive president and CEO of Tko. “Our live content and experiences are making the difference for brands that want to capture audience. Our strategy is perfectly adapted to the economy of experiences and the rise market for sporting events. Given the continuous impulse in our portfolio, we increase our forecasts for the year.”
Agreement between ESPN and WWE
Today, ESPN and WWE announced a five -year agreement to carry the Premium Live Events (PLES) of WWE in the US. UU. To the new direct consumer service of ESPN. This service will transmit all WWE PLES annually, in its entirety, with some simultaneous transmissions on the ESPN linear platform.
“During the last 45 years, ESPN has been an institution in the world of sport,” said Mark Shapiro, president and Coo de Tko. “We are proud that WWE now occupies a prominent place in this new stage. In the second half of the year, we will continue to close the next UFC National Rights Agreement, completely integrate IMG, ON LOCATION and PBR in TKO, and execute our capital return initiatives.”
Consolidated Results – Second Quarter 2025
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Income: 10% (115.2 million) increased, reaching 1,308 million dollars, mainly driven by:
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+21.5 million in UFC (total: 415.9 million)
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+99.4 million in WWE (total: 556.2 million)
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-13 million in IMG (total: 306.6 million)
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Net utility: 273.1 million dollars, compared to 46.2 million in the same period of the previous year
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Adjusted EBITDA: It rose 75%, to 526.5 million dollars, with notable increases in:
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UFC: +12.9 million (total: 244.8 million)
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WWE: +78.5 million (total: 329.8 million)
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IMG: +120.2 million (total: 29 million)
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Corporate segment: +14.1 million (at -77.1 million)
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Margen Ebitda Adjusted: increased from 25% to 40%
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Operating cash flow: 396.2 million (+89.1 million compared to the previous year)
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Includes 164.8 million in advances related to the FIFA 2026 World Cup
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Includes 125 million outlet due to UFC antimonopoly demand
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Free cash flow: 374.9 million (+94.6 million)
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Effective and equivalent: 535.1 million
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Gross Debt: 2,769 million
Division performance
UFC
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Income: +5% (415.9 million), with growth in:
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Sponsors and marketing: +24.1 million
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Media and content rights: +9.9 million
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Live events and hospitality: -10.6 million (less income from international events)
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Adjusted EBITDA: +6% (244.8 million)
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EBITDA Market: 59%
WWE
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Income: +22% (556.2 million), driven by:
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Live events and hospitality: +41.6 million
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Sponsorships and Marketing: +33.6 million
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Media and content rights: +18.2 million
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Consumer and licenses products: +6 million
Key factors: SmackDown expansion, contract with Netflix, Wrestlemania 41 success
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Adjusted EBITDA: +31% (329.8 million)
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EBITDA Market: 55% to 59% increased
