Fox Broadcast Ratings Hit 14-Year High as Murdoch Weighs Future Sports Rights Costs

Los Angeles, Friday, 6 February 2026.
Fox Corporation CEO Lachlan Murdoch reported the network’s strongest midseason broadcast performance in over a decade, defying linear television trends. While Q2 revenues climbed to $5.18 billion, Murdoch delivered a crucial strategic signal: the company is prepared to “rebalance” its lucrative sports portfolio if NFL rights fees become prohibitive, prioritizing profitability over retaining every asset.