Liberty Media Corp
NASDAQ:FWONA

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Price: 85.05 USD -0.82% Market Closed
Market Cap: 29B USD

Liberty Media Corp
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Liberty Media Corp., led by the enigmatic John Malone, has carved a unique niche in the complex world of media and entertainment. Founded from the remnants of the old cable business, the company evolved into a diversified empire by betting on the burgeoning potential of satellite and internet-based communications. Liberty Media has since orchestrated an intricate web of interests across a plethora of media channels. The company's strategic business model revolves around investing in and spinning off various media entities, an approach that has unlocked substantial value for shareholders over time. This allows Liberty Media to take advantage of its deep pockets and sharp strategic acumen to place calculated bets on promising industries while carefully managing its portfolio through deft financial engineering.

At its core, Liberty Media generates revenue by acquiring stakes in strong media and entertainment franchises with significant growth potential, which include everything from satellite radio to live sports events. A distinctive aspect of Liberty's operations is its ability to leverage its holdings for synergies—SiriusXM, for example, benefits from exclusive content partnerships and advertising networks, generating robust subscription-based revenue. Additionally, its interest in Formula One illustrates the conglomerate’s knack for capitalizing on global brands with strong fan loyalty and cross-platform opportunities. Through these strategic stakes, Liberty Media not only enjoys revenue from traditional streams like broadcasting and ticket sales but also from innovative channels such as digital streaming and advertising, riding the continuing waves of change in how audiences consume content.

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Last Earnings Call
Fiscal Period
Q3 2025
Call Date
Nov 5, 2025
AI Summary
Q3 2025

Strong Financial Performance: Formula One Group reported 9% revenue growth and 15% adjusted OIBDA growth year-to-date, with all revenue streams showing gains despite having one fewer race than last year.

Major Apple Partnership: F1 signed a landmark 5-year U.S. media rights and distribution deal with Apple, aiming to boost fan engagement and reach through Apple's ecosystem.

Vegas Grand Prix On Track: Ticket sales for the Las Vegas Grand Prix are meeting targets, and cost management is improving after initial investment years.

MotoGP Integration: The MotoGP acquisition closed in July, with early signs of successful integration, record attendance, and strong digital and social media growth, but higher costs tied to growth initiatives.

Sponsorship & Licensing Momentum: F1 and MotoGP both saw strong sponsorship renewal activity and new high-profile brand partners, with licensing and retail sales up over 20% at F1.

Upcoming Structural Changes: The Liberty Live split-off is set for December to give more visibility to Live Nation holdings; no operational or capital allocation changes expected post-split.

Positive Fan & Audience Trends: Both F1 and MotoGP highlighted growing global fan bases, higher event attendance, and strong digital engagement, especially among younger demographics.

Key Financials
Attributed Cash and Liquid Investments (Formula One Group)
$1.3 billion
Attributed Principal Amount of Debt (Formula One Group)
$5.1 billion
Attributed Cash (Formula One)
$571 million
Attributed Cash (MotoGP)
$176 million
Attributed Cash (Quint)
$78 million
Net Leverage (F1 OpCo)
3.0x
Net Leverage (MotoGP)
5.6x
Team Payments as % of Pre-Team Share Adjusted OIBDA (full year 2024)
61.5%
Corporate and Other Revenue (year-to-date)
$266 million
Corporate and Other Adjusted OIBDA Loss (year-to-date)
$7 million
Attributed Cash (Liberty Live Group)
$297 million
Value of Live Nation stock at Liberty Live Group (as of Nov 4)
$10.5 billion
Principal Amount of Debt Against Live Nation Holdings
$1.15 billion
Las Vegas Grand Prix Plaza Rental Income (included in Corporate and Other Revenue)
$19 million
F1 Event Attendance (Mexico)
5.8 million
F1 Paddock Club Guests (year-to-date)
36,000
F1 Social Media Followers (end Q3)
111 million
Earnings Call Recording
Other Earnings Calls

Management

Mr. Stefano Domenicali
President & CEO
No Bio Available

Contacts

Address
COLORADO
Englewood
12300 Liberty Blvd
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