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On Monday, CFRA analyst Kenneth Leon upgraded FOX Corp. (NASDAQ:FOXA) stock rating from Hold to Buy, setting a price target of $57.00. The upgrade comes as Leon sees FOXA as a robust media franchise with solid fundamentals and a stock beta of 0.52 relative to the market, indicating lower volatility. The company boasts a perfect Piotroski Score of 9 and an "GREAT" financial health rating according to InvestingPro. Leon notes an enhanced buying opportunity given the stock's recent 20% decline.
Leon's confidence in the company's performance is backed by strong quarterly results and the belief that FOXA can achieve the earnings estimates of $4.40 per share for fiscal year 2025 ending in June, and an upward revision to $4.15 from $3.95 for fiscal year 2026. These figures are closely aligned with consensus estimates. Currently trading at a P/E ratio of 9.4, the stock appears attractively valued. Revenue projections stand at $15.5 billion for fiscal year 2025 and $16.0 billion for the following year, building on the company's current revenue growth rate of 4.3%.
The analyst expects FOXA to report adjusted EBITDA of $3.6 billion in fiscal year 2025 and $3.3 billion in fiscal year 2026. Anticipated adjusted EBITDA margins range between 21.5% and 22.5%, considering significant investments in sports and entertainment content. Additionally, Leon highlights the company's focus on Tubi, its digital streaming platform.
FOXA's strategic execution on linear network assets and a strong balance sheet, boasting $3.3 billion in cash, were also mentioned as positive factors. The company maintains a healthy current ratio of 2.5, with liquid assets well exceeding short-term obligations. Leon commends Lachlan Murdoch, FOXA's Executive Chairman and CEO, for effectively steering the company away from the intensely competitive paid subscriber market for video streaming. For a comprehensive analysis of FOXA's financial health and growth prospects, investors can access the detailed Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro.
In other recent news, FOX Corporation has been the subject of several analyst evaluations and strategic announcements. Wolfe Research downgraded FOX Corp's stock rating to Underperform, setting a price target of $48, due to concerns about its direct-to-consumer prospects and challenges in the linear advertising space. In contrast, Loop Capital Markets raised its price target for FOX Corp to $62, maintaining a Buy rating, and highlighted the company's robust performance in prime time ratings and the influx of new advertisers. BofA Securities also maintained a Buy rating with a $60 price target, emphasizing FOX's focus on live content like news and sports as a buffer against macroeconomic challenges.
Additionally, FOX Corp CEO Lachlan Murdoch discussed plans for a new streaming service at a recent conference, aiming to reach viewers who are moving away from traditional cable bundles. This new service will be led by Pete Distad, a former Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) TV+ executive, and is expected to launch in time for the fall football season. The company aims to attract mid single-digit millions of subscribers through this initiative. Meanwhile, FOX's existing streaming platform, Fox Nation, has achieved success with 2 to 2.5 million subscribers, supported by exclusive programming. These developments reflect FOX Corp's strategic positioning in the evolving media landscape.
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