Fubotv Sees Subscriber Fluctuations Amid Major Sports Events
WHO:
Tech Times - Alisa Bowen is the new CEO of FuboTV, succeeding co-founder David Gandler.
Tech Times - John Janedis is the CFO of FuboTV.
Tech Times - Disney holds a 70% ownership stake in FuboTV following a merger.
WHAT:
Tech Times - FuboTV's subscriber base contracted slightly outside the FIFA World Cup window, with CFO John Janedis stating that approximately 25,000 of the 5.75 million total subscribers were added during the World Cup period.
PPC Land - FuboTV reported advertising revenue of $108.9 million for its third quarter of fiscal 2026, slightly below the $109.4 million pro forma figure recorded in the comparable period a year earlier.
Deadline - FuboTV's loss per share was reported at $0.25, which was better than analysts' expectations of approximately -$0.38.
thewrap.com - Fubo's adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2026 was $19.1 million, down from pro forma adjusted EBITDA of $31 million in Q3 2025.
Tech Times - FuboTV reported 5.75 million North American paid subscribers at the end of Q3 2026.
Tech Times - FuboTV's revenue for Q3 2026 was $1.482 billion, missing Wall Street's consensus estimate of approximately $1.50 billion.
Tech Times - The net loss for FuboTV in Q3 2026 was $25.7 million, down from $38 million in Q3 2025.
thewrap.com - FuboTV's North American paid subscriber base grew by 2% to 5.8 million during the third quarter.
thewrap.com - FuboTV added 7,000 subscribers in its Rest of World segment, totaling 356,000.
Deadline - FuboTV's adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2026 was $19.1 million, down from pro forma adjusted EBITDA of $31 million in Q3 2025.
Hollywood Reporter - FuboTV's total revenue for Q3 2026 was $1.48 billion, compared to $1.07 billion in the same quarter of the previous year.
WHERE:
Tech Times - The FIFA World Cup final took place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
WHEN:
Tech Times - The FIFA World Cup tournament ran from June 11 through July 19.
Tech Times - Alisa Bowen became CEO of FuboTV on July 10, 2026.
thewrap.com - FuboTV's next earnings call is scheduled for November.
WHY:
thewrap.com - Bowen stated that the World Cup was a powerful vehicle for introducing new high-quality subscribers to FuboTV.
Deadline - The merger with Disney was part of a settlement of an antitrust lawsuit regarding a never-launched joint venture.
HOW:
thewrap.com - FuboTV is using AI for content discovery, voice search, and personalization, and has implemented AI in its engineering and product teams to expedite the launch of new features.
thewrap.com - FuboTV is focusing on creating flexible pricing and packaging, expanding content offerings, and investing in technology and AI to improve user experience.
Deadline - FuboTV's advertising inventory was migrated to Disney’s ad server, resulting in increased CPM and fill rates.
(UPDATED August 6, 2026 05:03 UTC)
FuboTV's subscriber base saw a slight contraction outside the FIFA World Cup window, with CFO John Janedis noting that about 25,000 of its 5.75 million total subscribers were added during that event. The company reported third-quarter advertising revenue of $108.9 million, which fell just short of last year's $109.4 million, while its loss per share was better than expected at $0.25 compared to analysts' predictions of around -$0.38. Additionally, Fubo's adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2026 was $19.1 million, down from $31 million in the same quarter last year, as the company continues to integrate AI for content discovery and feature development.
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(UPDATED August 5, 2026 20:31 UTC)
Alisa Bowen has stepped in as the new CEO of FuboTV, taking over from co-founder David Gandler, while John Janedis has been appointed as the CFO. FuboTV reported 5.75 million paid subscribers in North America at the end of Q3 2026, with revenue reaching $1.482 billion, slightly below Wall Street's expectations, and a net loss of $25.7 million, which is an improvement from the previous year. Following a merger, Disney now holds a 70% ownership stake in FuboTV, which is focusing on enhancing user experience through flexible pricing, expanded content, and technological investments.