Fubo’s Global Streaming Business Exceeded Subscriber Guidance, Achieved Revenue Targets in Q1 2025
Company Again Improved Global Profitability Metrics by $100M+ for the Trailing Twelve Months
Fubo delivered
In the Rest of World (ROW), Fubo delivered
Fubo states its key metrics on a YoY basis given the seasonality of sports content.
Net income from continuing operations in the first quarter was
In the first quarter, AEBITDA was -
Net cash provided by operating activities in the first quarter was
Fubo ended the quarter with
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1 Net income and Net cash provided by operating activities were positively impacted by |
Guidance
Second quarter 2025: Fubo is projecting
Note that this guidance includes the continued subscriber impact of the Company’s recent drop of TelevisaUnivision content, and the benefit of one-time sports events in the second quarter of 2024.
Rest of World
Second quarter 2025: Fubo is projecting
Complete first quarter 2025 results are detailed in Fubo’s shareholder letter available on the Company’s IR site.
“Fubo’s first quarter 2025 performance demonstrates the company’s resilience and focus amid market turbulence, particularly as we strive towards our profitability goal this year,” said
Regarding the previously announced definitive agreement between
“We are pleased with Fubo’s performance in the first quarter and remain focused on our path to profitability in 2025 for our global streaming business,” said
Live Webcast
Gandler and CFO
About Fubo
With a global mission to aggregate the best in TV, including premium sports, news and entertainment content, through a single app,
In the
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Basis of Presentation – Continuing Operations
In connection with the dissolution of
Key Performance Metrics and Non-GAAP Measures
Paid Subscribers
We believe the number of paid subscribers is a relevant measure to gauge the size of our user base. Paid subscribers (“subscribers”) are total subscribers that have completed registration with Fubo, have activated a payment method (only reflects one paying user per plan), from which Fubo has collected payment in the month ending the relevant period. Users who are on a free (trial) period are not included in this metric.
Average Revenue per User (ARPU)
We believe ARPU provides useful information for investors to gauge the revenue generated per subscriber on a monthly basis. ARPU, with respect to a given period, is defined as total Subscription revenue and Advertising revenue recognized in such period, divided by the average daily paid subscribers in such period, divided by the number of months in such period. Advertising revenue, like Subscription revenue, is primarily driven by the number of subscribers to our platform and per-subscriber viewership such as the type of, and duration of, content watched on platform. We believe ARPU is an important metric for both management and investors to evaluate the Company’s core operating performance and measure our subscriber monetization, as well as evaluate unit economics, payback on subscriber acquisition cost and lifetime value per subscriber. In addition, we believe that presenting a geographic breakdown for North America ARPU and ROW ARPU allows for a more meaningful assessment of the business because of the significant differences in both Subscription revenue and Advertising revenue generated on a per subscriber basis in
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure defined as Net income (loss) from continuing operations, adjusted for depreciation and amortization, impairment of other assets, stock-based compensation, certain litigation and transaction expenses, other (income) expense, and income tax provision (benefit). Certain litigation expenses consist of legal expenses and related fees and costs for specific proceedings that we have determined arise outside of the ordinary course of business and do not consider representative of our underlying operating performance, based on the several considerations which we assess regularly, including: (1) the frequency of similar cases that have been brought to date, or are expected to be brought in the future; (2) matter-specific facts and circumstances, such as the unique nature or complexity of the case and/or remedy(ies) sought, including the size of any monetary damages sought; (3) the counterparty involved; and (4) the extent to which management considers these amounts for purposes of operating decision-making and in assessing operating performance. Certain transaction expenses consist of professional advisor costs related to the pending business combination with Hulu + Live TV.
Adjusted EPS (Earnings per Share)
Adjusted EPS is a non-GAAP measure defined as Adjusted Net Loss divided by weighted average shares outstanding.
Adjusted Net Loss
Adjusted Net Loss is a non-GAAP measure defined as Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders, adjusting for discontinued operations, stock-based compensation, amortization of debt premium, net, amortization of intangibles, gain on extinguishment of debt, gain on settlement of litigation, net and certain litigation and transaction expenses (as described further above, see “Adjusted EBITDA”).
Free Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP measure defined as Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities - continuing operations, reduced by capital expenditures (consisting of purchases of property and equipment), capitalization of internal use software, purchases of intangible assets and gain on settlement of litigation, net. We believe Free Cash Flow is an important liquidity measure of the cash that is available for operational expenses, investments in our business, strategic acquisitions, and for certain other activities such as repaying debt obligations and stock repurchases. Free Cash Flow is a key financial indicator used by management. Free Cash Flow is useful to investors as a liquidity measure because it measures our ability to generate or use cash. The use of Free Cash Flow as an analytical tool has limitations due to the fact that it does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures. Because of these limitations, Free Cash Flow should be considered along with other operating and financial performance measures presented in accordance with GAAP.
Reconciliation of Key Performance Metrics and Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Certain measures used in this release, including Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Loss, Adjusted EPS and Free Cash Flow, are non-GAAP financial measures. We believe these are useful financial measures for investors as they are supplemental measures used by management in evaluating our core operating performance. Our non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for an analysis of our results under GAAP. There are a number of limitations related to the use of these non-GAAP financial measures versus their nearest GAAP equivalents. First, these non-GAAP financial measures are not a substitute for GAAP financial measures. Second, these non-GAAP financial measures may not provide information directly comparable to measures provided by other companies in our industry, as those other companies may calculate their non-GAAP financial measures differently.
The following tables include reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. The tables also include reconciliations of GAAP Subscription revenue and
fuboTV Inc. Reconciliation of GAAP Subscription and Advertising Revenue to North America ARPU (in thousands, except average subscribers and average per user amounts) Year-over-Year Comparison |
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Three Months Ended |
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Subscription Revenue (GAAP) |
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Advertising Revenue (GAAP) |
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22,881 |
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27,469 |
Subtract: |
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ROW Subscription Revenue |
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(7,996) |
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(8,143) |
ROW Advertising Revenue |
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(354) |
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(244) |
Total |
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405,963 |
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392,796 |
Divide: |
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Average Subscribers ( |
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1,585,130 |
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1,548,782 |
Months in Period |
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3 |
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3 |
North America Monthly Average Revenue per User (NA ARPU) |
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fuboTV Inc. Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations to Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands) Year-over-Year Comparison |
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Three Months Ended |
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Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations to Adjusted EBITDA |
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Net income (loss) from continuing operations |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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9,908 |
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9,261 |
Stock-based compensation |
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3,464 |
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12,977 |
Certain litigation expenses(1) |
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7,050 |
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2,257 |
Certain transaction expenses(2) |
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3,579 |
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- |
Other (income) expense |
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(218,557) |
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(7,097) |
Income tax provision |
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4,648 |
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113 |
Adjusted EBITDA |
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(1,420) |
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(38,818) |
fuboTV Inc. Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations to Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA (TTM) (in thousands) Year-over-Year Comparison |
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Trailing Twelve Months Ended |
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Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations to Adjusted EBITDA |
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Net income (loss) from continuing operations |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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39,195 |
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36,915 |
Impairment of other assets |
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3,813 |
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- |
Stock-based compensation |
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32,997 |
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50,504 |
Certain litigation expenses(1) |
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27,233 |
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2,888 |
Certain transaction expenses(2) |
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6,218 |
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- |
Other (income) expense |
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(230,362) |
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(4,488) |
Income tax provision (benefit) |
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5,194 |
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(652) |
Adjusted EBITDA (TTM) |
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(48,673) |
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(180,898) |
fuboTV Inc. Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities - Continuing Operations to Free Cash Flow (in thousands) Year-over-Year Comparison |
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Three Months Ended |
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities - continuing operations |
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Subtract: |
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Purchases of property and equipment |
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(348) |
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(108) |
Capitalization of internal use software |
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(3,353) |
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(3,609) |
Purchase of intangible assets |
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- |
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(540) |
Gain on settlement of litigation, net |
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(219,695) |
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- |
Free Cash Flow |
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(61,994) |
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(71,303) |
fuboTV Inc. Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities - Continuing Operations to Free Cash Flow (TTM) (in thousands) Year-over-Year Comparison |
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Trailing Twelve Months Ended |
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities - continuing operations |
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Subtract: |
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Purchases of property and equipment |
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(2,967) |
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(1,077) |
Capitalization of internal use software |
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(11,212) |
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(17,075) |
Purchase of intangible assets |
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(1,100) |
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(4,132) |
Gain on settlement of litigation, net |
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(219,695) |
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- |
Free Cash Flow (TTM) |
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(82,153) |
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(185,336) |
fuboTV Inc. Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Shareholders to Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Loss and Adjusted EPS (in thousands) Year-over-Year Comparison |
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Three Months Ended |
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Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders |
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Subtract: |
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Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax |
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- |
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(255) |
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders |
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188,493 |
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(55,755) |
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Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders |
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188,493 |
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(55,755) |
Stock-based compensation |
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3,464 |
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12,977 |
Amortization of debt premium, net |
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(361) |
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(253) |
Amortization of intangibles |
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9,556 |
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8,893 |
Gain on extinguishment of debt |
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- |
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(9,637) |
Gain on settlement of litigation, net |
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(219,695) |
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- |
Certain litigation expenses(1) |
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7,050 |
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2,257 |
Certain transaction expenses(2) |
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3,579 |
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- |
Adjusted net loss from continuing operations |
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(7,914) |
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(41,518) |
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Weighted average shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
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341,059,213 |
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299,363,298 |
Diluted |
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341,564,506 |
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299,363,298 |
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Adjusted EPS from continuing operations - basic |
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Adjusted EPS from continuing operations - diluted |
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(1) |
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Certain litigation expenses consist of legal expenses and related fees for specific proceedings that we have determined arise outside of the ordinary course of business and do not consider representative of our underlying operating performance. For the periods presented, the adjustment included expenses attributable to antitrust and data privacy litigation. Note that in calculating AEBITDA and Adjusted EPS, prior to the second quarter of 2024 Fubo did not include adjustments for Certain litigation expenses. For comparative purposes, prior quarter figures have been recast to reflect this adjustment. |
(2) |
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Certain transaction expenses consist of professional advisor costs related to the pending business combination with Hulu + Live TV. |
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements of
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