FOX (NASDAQ:FOX – Get Free Report) is expected to be announcing its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Wednesday, February 4th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.49 per share for the quarter. Investors may visit the the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning results page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.
FOX Stock Down 0.4%
FOX stock opened at $65.28 on Tuesday. The company has a quick ratio of 3.03, a current ratio of 3.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54. FOX has a 52 week low of $43.18 and a 52 week high of $68.18. The stock has a market capitalization of $28.98 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.67, a P/E/G ratio of 1.45 and a beta of 0.56. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $63.90 and a 200-day simple moving average of $57.70.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
FOX has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of FOX in a research note on Monday, December 29th. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of FOX in a report on Friday, October 31st. Guggenheim reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $85.00 target price on shares of FOX in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Fox Advisors set a $97.00 price target on shares of FOX in a research report on Tuesday, October 28th. Finally, Cfra reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $73.00 price objective on shares of FOX in a report on Monday, November 3rd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and four have issued a Buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $82.50.
Insider Activity
In related news, CFO Steven Tomsic sold 138,397 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $66.54, for a total value of $9,208,936.38. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 180,556 shares in the company, valued at approximately $12,014,196.24. This represents a 43.39% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider Adam G. Ciongoli sold 29,897 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $69.55, for a total value of $2,079,336.35. Following the transaction, the insider owned 35,978 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,502,269.90. This represents a 45.38% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 437,050 shares of company stock valued at $28,347,106 in the last 90 days. Company insiders own 23.06% of the company’s stock.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On FOX
Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio increased its holdings in FOX by 25.3% during the 3rd quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio now owns 65,513 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,753,000 after purchasing an additional 13,231 shares during the period. Ameriprise Financial Inc. grew its position in shares of FOX by 27.9% during the third quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 114,626 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,567,000 after buying an additional 24,982 shares in the last quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System raised its holdings in FOX by 3.7% in the third quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 175,174 shares of the company’s stock valued at $10,036,000 after acquiring an additional 6,275 shares in the last quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. lifted its stake in FOX by 336.9% in the third quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 616 shares of the company’s stock worth $35,000 after acquiring an additional 475 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Marshall Wace LLP grew its holdings in FOX by 792.4% during the 3rd quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 3,184,642 shares of the company’s stock worth $182,448,000 after acquiring an additional 2,827,768 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 26.41% of the company’s stock.
Key FOX News
Here are the key news stories impacting FOX this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Recent operating strength — Fox reported an October quarter beat (EPS and revenue outpaced consensus), showing healthy margins and ROE that underpin valuation metrics and investor confidence. (See company recent results in filings and analyst commentary.)
- Positive Sentiment: High-profile news flow that typically boosts ratings — multiple political and security stories (Trump/ICE developments, Minneapolis federal‑agent body‑camera rollout, Middle East military movements) increase live-news demand, which can translate into higher linear/digital viewership and ad revenue for Fox. Read More.
- Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming earnings as a catalyst — Fox is projected to post quarterly results on Wednesday. Earnings are the primary near-term catalyst; results that beat/raise guidance would likely reverse today’s weakness, while a miss could deepen it. Read More.
- Neutral Sentiment: Contributor health update — commentator Victor Davis Hanson provided a lung‑cancer recovery update. Temporary absence or reduced appearances by contributors can modestly affect specific programs’ lineups but is unlikely to materially change company fundamentals. Read More.
- Neutral Sentiment: Short‑interest report appears erroneous/uninformative — a February short‑interest entry lists 0 shares and NaN changes; the item is likely a data glitch and should not be interpreted as meaningful market pressure.
- Negative Sentiment: Market is pricing in near‑term uncertainty — despite prior beats, the stock has pulled back modestly ahead of earnings, reflecting investor caution around ad markets, political/regulatory news volatility, and the usual headline-driven ratings volatility that can cut both ways.
About FOX
Fox Corporation (NASDAQ:FOX) is a U.S.-based media company that operates television broadcast, news and sports businesses. The company traces its contemporary structure to the 2019 reorganization that followed the sale of certain entertainment assets to The Walt Disney Company; Fox Corporation retained a portfolio centered on the Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox Television Stations, Fox News Media and Fox Sports. Over time the company has expanded its digital footprint through acquisitions and direct-to-consumer services, building a mix of linear and streaming distribution.
FOX’s core activities include the creation, aggregation and distribution of television programming and live sports, the operation of national cable news and business networks, and the ownership and operation of local broadcast stations.
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