TKO Group
TKO Group, a publicly owned company headquartered in the United States, is a subsidiary of WME Group and holds subsidiaries including IMG, Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), and World Wrestling Entertainment. Founded in 2023, the company employs approximately 180 individuals and reported $4.7 billion in revenue as of 2025. As an entertainment provider, TKO Group functions as a sports and entertainment entity, comprising UFC, a mixed martial arts organization, and WWE. It was established by Endeavor Group Holdings following a merger between World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and Zuffa, the parent company of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

2025 Revenue

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Founded

2023

Headcount

4,000

Headquarters

United States

Primary Segment

Entertainment Providers

Ownership

Publicly Owned

News Summary:

WWE's partner promotion AAA will expand its major event, TripleMania, to two nights for its 2026 edition, deviating from its traditional one-night format, a decision reportedly made for reasons different from WWE's similar expansions, on August 21, 2026. Previously, reports on August 19 indicated that Trump-organized sporting events, which featured UFC, collectively lost $90 million in 2026. On August 15, TKO Group Holdings drew attention after releasing strong second-quarter 2026 results, raising its full-year revenue guidance, and updating investors on its multi-year share repurchase program. Earlier, on August 13, WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff questioned the idea of Vince McMahon returning to TKO's board, stating he believes such a move could hurt the company, following McMahon's departure from WWE and TKO in 2024. This follows TKO's announcement on August 12 that President and Chief Operating Officer Mark Shapiro will participate in the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference on September 8, 2026, in San Francisco.

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TKO (TKO) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:TKO) reported a raised full-year guidance range and announced plans for additional capital returns through share repurchases. The company's unique ability to deliver one-on-one live events and experiences was front and center in the second quarter, with the UFC Freedom 250 event being a roaring success. The event generated more than $1 billion in earned media value, and the company added 25 new marketing partners to its roster, many signing multiyear or multi-event deals. The company's financial incentive packages strategy is also gaining traction, with the company delivering real economic impact in cultural connection for cities. The company's target of $380 million to $420 million by the year 2030 is on plan, and the company is successfully executing on its strategy to generate more value for its brands from a mix of public and private funding sources domestically and abroad.
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