TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (TKO)
TKO Group is a sports and entertainment powerhouse that owns the UFC and WWE, bringing live combat sports and wrestling to millions of fans globally.
Is TKO Group Holdings, Inc. a good stock for a UK beginner?
The honest version: TKO Group is a sports and entertainment powerhouse that owns the UFC and WWE, bringing live combat sports and wrestling to millions of fans globally.
Over about 2 years to 2026-07-31. This is the share price only - reinvesting the dividends would add to it. And it's the USD return - as a UK investor your actual £ return also moves with the exchange rate. Past performance is not a guide to the future, and it could just as easily have fallen.
Based on beta - how much the price swings versus the whole market. Bumpier isn't bad; it just means a rougher ride, which matters more the sooner you might need the money.
Prices move on results, news and the mood of the whole market - no single headline explains a day, and a quiet week is usually just noise, not a signal.
Dominance in the sports entertainment sector leads to pricing power.
Shift in consumer habits away from traditional sports broadcasting.
What does TKO Group Holdings, Inc. do?
TKO makes its money by selling broadcasting rights, ticket sales, and merchandise for its massive live events. It essentially acts as a global stage for high-stakes fighting and scripted wrestling entertainment. How well they keep growing their audience and locking in lucrative TV deals, all within an increasingly crowded media landscape, is what really matters here.
On our factor screen it looks strongest on growth and quality, and weakest on value.
- ✓Pays a dividend - about 1.7% a year
- ✓Growing - revenue up about 26% over the year
- !High P/E of 69 - big growth is already priced in
- Growth screens high (81/100)
- Strong brand recognition with UFC and WWE
- High gross margins indicate efficient core operations
- Significant year-on-year revenue growth
- Value screens low (31/100)
- Momentum screens low (31/100)
- Changes in broadcasting and media consumption habits
- Potential for rising costs in talent and production
- Regulatory scrutiny regarding athlete contracts
What do TKO Group Holdings, Inc.'s numbers mean?
How much money does TKO Group Holdings, Inc. make?
Revenue and profit by quarter, and how much of each sale turns into profit.
Does TKO Group Holdings, Inc. pay a dividend?
Yes - TKO Group Holdings, Inc. currently pays a dividend of about 1.7% a year (the yearly payout as a share of the price). A dividend is a slice of profit handed to shareholders; the yield moves as the price moves, and a company can cut or stop it.
When does TKO Group Holdings, Inc. report earnings, and how did recent quarters go?
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. is next scheduled to report on about 2026-08-03 - dates can move, and we don't predict results; this just tells you when to look.
Each quarter a company reports its results against what analysts expected. ‘Beating’ or ‘missing’ is about that expectation, not whether the business is doing well in absolute terms.
| Reported | Expected EPS: The earnings per share analysts expected for the quarter - the average of their forecasts. 'Beating' or 'missing' is measured against this number. | Actual EPS | vs expected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | $0.85 | $0.57 | Missed -32% |
| 2026-02-25 | $0.09 | $0.02 | Missed -81% |
| 2025-11-05 | $0.22 | $0.39 | Beat +77% |
| 2025-08-06 | $1.67 | $0.61 | Missed -64% |
| 2025-05-08 | $0.82 | $0.95 | Beat +16% |
| 2025-02-26 | $0.16 | $0.39 | Beat +141% |
Across the last 6 quarters here, TKO Group Holdings, Inc. came in ahead of what analysts expected 3 times. One quarter is noise, not a trend.
See who else reports over the next two weeks →
Reported vs expected earnings per share (EPS) from published results; the expectation is the analyst consensus, not our view. Report dates are estimates that can move.
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What are the pros and cons of TKO Group Holdings, Inc.?
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- Strong brand recognition with UFC and WWE
- High gross margins indicate efficient core operations
- Significant year-on-year revenue growth
- High current valuation relative to earnings
- Relatively low net profit margin
- Dependence on a few major sports properties
- Changes in broadcasting and media consumption habits
- Potential for rising costs in talent and production
- Regulatory scrutiny regarding athlete contracts
The write-up's own warning lights — if these start happening, the case above changes.
- A major, sustained decline in global viewership for combat sports
- Failure to renew key multi-year broadcasting agreements
Built from public filings & market prices, checked for an education-only tone, and never a price target. How we make these →
This plain-English summary was auto-generated on 2026-08-01 from public data and checked for an education-only, no-advice tone (the figures above carry their own, usually fresher, 'as of' date). It's information, never a recommendation.