FOX · Earnings call · 2026Q2T · Full report

FOX One Subscriber Adoption

Fox Corp · 2026-08-06 · Importance 40 · Surprise 42 · In source text

FOX One exceeded expectations in subscriber acquisition and retention, with the World Cup serving as a customer-acquisition opportunity. Management said subscriber retention rates surpassed expectations and that churn remained well below expectations into the first quarter. FOX One subscribers were described as incremental to the traditional pay-TV ecosystem, with minimal cannibalization of traditional MVPD customers. Bundling remains part of the distribution strategy where it creates a natural fit for consumers, while customers also self-bundle streaming services.

Key facts

• FOX One drove incremental subscriber acquisition and strong retention rates that surpassed expectations, with minimal cannibalization of traditional pay-TV.
• Peter Supino was told bundling is important for FOX One and that bundling and self-bundling by consumers help retention and efficiency.
• FOX One's launch was cited as contributing to first-year costs and higher expenses in fiscal 2026.

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