WWE - Earnings announcements

Second Quarter 2023 Highlights Revenue was $410.3 million, an increase of 25% and a quarterly record; Operating income was $87.3 million, an increase of 26%; and Adjusted OIBDA1 was $140.7 million, an increase of 54% and a quarterly record Returned $9.8 million of capital to shareholders through dividend payments Viewership for WWE's weekly flagship programs, SmackDown and Raw, increased 26% and 19%, respectively, in the P18-49 demo, significantly outperforming overall broadcast and cable television, which both declined 12% Each WWE premium live event (WrestleMania, Backlash and Night of Champions) set global unique viewership records with year-over-year increases of 29%, 34% an

First Quarter 2023 Highlights Revenue was $297.6 million; Operating income was $53.1 million; and Adjusted OIBDA1 was $84.2 million Returned $8.9 million of capital to shareholders through dividend payments Each WWE premium live event (Royal Rumble and Elimination Chamber) set domestic unique viewership records with year-over-year increases of 52% and 54%, respectively Viewership for WWE's weekly flagship programs, Raw and SmackDown, both increased 7%, significantly outperforming overall cable and broadcast television, which declined 15% and 6%, respectively North American Live Events ticket sales revenue increased 52% over the prior year period, reflecting a 37% increase in

WWE (NYSE:WWE) announced that it will report its first quarter 2023 results on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 prior to the market opening. The Company will host a conference call beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results. All interested parties are welcome to listen to a live webcast that will be hosted through the Company's web site at corporate.wwe.com/investors. Participants can access the conference call by dialing 855-200-4993 (toll free) or 323-794-2092 from outside the U.S. (conference ID for both lines: 7356182). Please reserve a line approximately 10 minutes prior to the start time of the conference call. The earnings presentation referenced during the call will be made availabl

Fourth Quarter 2022 Highlights Revenue was $325.3 million, an increase of 5%; Operating income was $62.7 million, a decrease of 22%; and Adjusted OIBDA1 was $90.2 million, a decrease of 4% Returned $8.9 million of capital to shareholders through dividend payments Crown Jewel was the most viewed international event in WWE's history. Domestic unique viewership on Peacock increased 70% over the prior year event Each WWE domestic premium live event (Extreme Rules and Survivor Series) was the most viewed event in its history with year-over-year increases of 36% and 46%, respectively, in domestic unique viewership WWE announced a multi-year extension of its partnership with MultiChoice

WWE (NYSE:WWE) announced that it is changing the time of its conference call to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2022 results on Thursday, February 2, 2023 to 5:00 p.m. ET, from the previously announced time of 8:30 a.m. ET, due to a scheduling issue. WWE will issue a press release reporting its results after the close of the market on Thursday, February 2, 2023. All interested parties are welcome to listen to a live webcast that will be hosted through the Company's web site at corporate.wwe.com/investors. Participants can access the conference call by dialing 855-200-4993 (toll free) or 323-794-2092 from outside the U.S. (conference ID for both lines: 3707267). Please reserve a line a

WWE (NYSE:WWE) announced that it will report its fourth quarter and full year 2022 results on Thursday, February 2, 2023 prior to the market opening. The Company will host a conference call beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results. All interested parties are welcome to listen to a live webcast that will be hosted through the Company's web site at corporate.wwe.com/investors. Participants can access the conference call by dialing 855-200-4993 (toll free) or 323-794-2092 from outside the U.S. (conference ID for both lines: 3707267). Please reserve a line approximately 10 minutes prior to the start time of the conference call. The earnings presentation referenced during the call will

Third Quarter 2022 Highlights Revenue was $304.6 million, an increase of 19%; Operating Income was $58.9 million, a decrease of 8%; and Adjusted OIBDA1 was $91.2 million, an increase of 17% Returned $9.1 million of capital to shareholders through dividends paid Clash at the Castle, the first major WWE stadium event in the UK in over 30 years, was held at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. Clash at the Castle was the most viewed international event in WWE's history Each WWE domestic premium live event (Money in the Bank, SummerSlam and Extreme Rules) was the most viewed event in its history with year-over-year increases of 17%, 20% and 36%, respectively, in domestic unique viewe

WWE (NYSE:WWE) announced that its third quarter 2022 conference call has been rescheduled to Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. ET, from the previously announced time of Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. ET, due to a scheduling issue in connection with the upcoming premium live event, Crown Jewel. The Company will issue a press release reporting its results after the close of the market on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. All interested parties are welcome to listen to a live webcast that will be hosted through the Company's web site at corporate.wwe.com/investors. Participants can access the conference call by dialing 855-200-4993 (toll free) or 323-794-2092 from outside the U.S.

WWE (NYSE:WWE) announced that it will report its third quarter 2022 results on Thursday, November 3, 2022 prior to the market opening. The Company will host a conference call beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results. All interested parties are welcome to listen to a live webcast that will be hosted through the Company's web site at corporate.wwe.com/investors. Participants can access the conference call by dialing 855-200-4993 (toll free) or 323-794-2092 from outside the U.S. (conference ID for both lines: 5826559). Please reserve a line approximately 10 minutes prior to the start time of the conference call. The earnings presentation referenced during the call will be made availa

Raises Full Year 2022 Outlook Second Quarter 2022 Highlights Revenue was $328.2 million, an increase of 24%; Operating Income was $69.3 million, an increase of 50%; and Adjusted OIBDA1 was $91.5 million, an increase of 34% Returned capital to shareholders totaling $19.1 million, including share repurchases and dividends paid Each WWE premium live event (WrestleMania, WrestleMania Backlash and Hell in a Cell) was the most viewed event in its history with year-over-year increases of 60%, 49% and 45%, respectively, in domestic unique viewership on Peacock WWE, in connection with Fox's Blockchain Creative Labs, launched its inaugural NFT sale on Moonsault, the Company's official NFT ma

WWE (NYSE:WWE) announced that it will report its second quarter 2022 results on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 prior to the market opening. The Company will host a conference call beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results. All interested parties are welcome to listen to a live webcast that will be hosted through the Company's web site at corporate.wwe.com/investors. Participants can access the conference call by dialing 855-200-4993 (toll free) or 323-794-2092 from outside the U.S. (conference ID for both lines: 69300081). Please reserve a line approximately 10 minutes prior to the start time of the conference call. The earnings presentation referenced during the call will be made availa

First Quarter 2022 Highlights Revenue was $333.4 million, an increase of 27% and a quarterly record; Operating Income was $92.4 million, an increase of 42%; and Adjusted OIBDA1 was $111.7 million, an increase of 33% and a quarterly record Returned capital to shareholders totaling $38.9 million, including share repurchases and dividends paid Announced a multi-year expansion of the Company's original programming partnership with A&E that includes more than 130 new hours of premium WWE-themed series and specials Announced a broadcast partnership with MBC Group, the largest and leading group in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, to air WWE premium live events, live episodes

WWE (NYSE:WWE) announced that it will report its first quarter 2022 results on Thursday, May 5, 2022 after the close of the market. The Company's Chairman & CEO, Vincent K. McMahon, President & Chief Revenue Officer, Nick Khan, Chief Brand Officer, Stephanie McMahon, and Chief Financial & Administrative Officer, Frank A. Riddick, will host a conference call beginning at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the results. All interested parties are welcome to listen to a live webcast that will be hosted through the Company's web site at corporate.wwe.com/investors. Participants can access the conference call by dialing 855-200-4993 (toll free) or 323-794-2092 from outside the U.S. (conference ID for both

Fourth Quarter 2021 Highlights Revenue increased 30% to $310.3 million Operating income increased 131% to $83.6 million Adjusted OIBDA1 increased 90% to $97.2 million Returned capital to shareholders totaling $59.0 million, including share repurchases and dividends paid Full Year 2021 Highlights Revenue increased 12% to $1.095 billion, the highest in the Company's history Operating income increased 24% to $259.0 million Adjusted OIBDA1 increased 14% to a record $327.1 million Launched WWE Network content on Peacock, NBCU's streaming service in the U.S., providing a larger audience and increasing viewership for WWE's premium live shows, original series, and vast library A

WWE (NYSE:WWE) announced that it will report its fourth quarter and full year 2021 results on Thursday, February 3, 2022 after the close of the market. The Company's Chairman & CEO, Vincent K. McMahon, President & Chief Revenue Officer, Nick Khan, Chief Brand Officer, Stephanie McMahon, and Chief Financial & Administrative Officer, Frank A. Riddick, will host a conference call beginning at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the results. All interested parties are welcome to listen to a live web cast that will be hosted through the Company's web site at corporate.wwe.com/investors. Participants can access the conference call by dialing 855-200-4993 (toll free) or 323-794-2092 from outside the U.S. (co

Raises Full Year 2021 Guidance Third Quarter 2021 Highlights* * (All comparisons are versus the prior year period unless stated otherwise) Revenue was $255.8 million, an increase of 15% or $34.2 million, primarily driven by higher ticket sales and, to a lesser extent, venue merchandise sales, resulting from the Company's return to ticketed live events, including SummerSlam Operating income was $64.0 million, an increase of 1% or $0.6 million, benefitting from the growth in revenue and the absence of COVID-associated severance expense as compared to the prior year. This benefit was largely offset by higher television and event-related production expense Adjusted OIBDA1 was $77.9 mill

WWE (NYSE:WWE) announced that it will report its third quarter 2021 results on Thursday, November 4, 2021 after the close of the market. The Company's Chairman & CEO, Vincent K. McMahon, President & Chief Revenue Officer, Nick Khan, Chief Brand Officer, Stephanie McMahon, and Chief Financial Officer, Kristina Salen, will host a conference call beginning at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the results. All interested parties are welcome to listen to a live web cast that will be hosted through the Company's web site at corporate.wwe.com/investors. Participants can access the conference call by dialing 855-200-4993 (toll free) or 323-794-2092 from outside the U.S. (conference ID for both lines: 375910

Key Performance Metrics Improve Second Quarter 2021 Highlights* * (All comparisons are versus the prior year period unless stated otherwise) Revenue was $265.6 million, an increase of 19% or $42.2 million, primarily due to an increase in Media segment revenue driven by the increased monetization of content and, to a lesser extent, an increase in Live Event segment revenue reflecting ticket sales from WrestleMania, the Company's first ticketed live event since the first quarter 2020 Operating income was $46.3 million, a decrease of 17% or $9.4 million, primarily driven by higher television and event-related production expense related to WWE ThunderDome and WrestleMania 37 and, to a les