The board of directors at TKO Group Holdings, Inc. has approved the distribution of a cash dividend for the second quarter of 2026.
Holders of the company's Class A common stock will receive a proportional share of an approximately $150 million distribution from TKO Operating Company, LLC to its equity holders, equating to a dividend of $0.79 per share.
The record date for this dividend is set for the close of business on June 15, 2026, with the payment date scheduled for June 30, 2026.
A Look at the Company's Operations
TKO Group Holdings is a premier sports and entertainment entity, with its portfolio including UFC, WWE, PBR, and its joint venture Zuffa Boxing.
These properties collectively reach over one billion homes across more than 210 countries and territories, staging over 500 live events annually and drawing in excess of three million fans.
The company also collaborates with major sports rights holders through its partnerships with IMG and On Location.
Recent Financial Performance and Outlook
In its previously reported first-quarter 2026 results, TKO Group Holdings posted revenue growth of 26% year-over-year to $1.597 billion, with net income reaching $249.8 million.
Adjusted EBITDA increased by 32% to $549.8 million.
During that quarter, the company returned approximately $1 billion in capital to shareholders through share repurchases and dividend payments.
The company has reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance, targeting revenue between $5.675 billion and $5.775 billion, and adjusted EBITDA in the range of $2.240 billion to $2.290 billion.
Analyst estimates suggest the second-quarter earnings report, expected around August 6, will show earnings per share of approximately $1.56 on revenue of about $1.55 billion.
Future Dividend Policy
The declaration of any future quarterly dividends remains subject to the discretion of the board of directors, who will evaluate factors including operating results, financial condition, the market environment, and cash flow requirements.
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