Cover
Cover - shares | 3 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2023 | Oct. 31, 2023 | |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | ||
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Document Quarterly Report | true | |
Document Period End Date | Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Document Transition Report | false | |
Entity File Number | 001-38776 | |
Entity Registrant Name | FOX CORPORATION | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 83-1825597 | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 1211 Avenue of the Americas | |
Entity Address, City or Town | New York, | |
Entity Address, State or Province | NY | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10036 | |
City Area Code | 212 | |
Local Phone Number | 852-7000 | |
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | |
Entity Interactive Data Current | Yes | |
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | |
Entity Small Business | false | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
Entity Shell Company | false | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2024 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q1 | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001754301 | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --06-30 | |
Class A Common Stock | ||
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | ||
Title of 12(b) Security | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | |
Trading Symbol | FOXA | |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 247,226,541 | |
Class B Common Stock | ||
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | ||
Title of 12(b) Security | Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | |
Trading Symbol | FOX | |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 235,581,025 |
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | ||
Income Statement [Abstract] | |||
Revenues | $ 3,207 | $ 3,192 | |
Operating expenses | (1,862) | (1,656) | |
Selling, general and administrative | (480) | (448) | |
Depreciation and amortization | (96) | (99) | |
Interest expense, net | (42) | (68) | |
Other, net | (166) | (76) | |
Income before income tax expense | 561 | 845 | |
Income tax expense | (146) | (232) | |
Net income | 415 | 613 | |
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | [1] | (8) | (8) |
Net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders | $ 407 | $ 605 | |
Weighted average shares: | |||
Basic (in shares) | 492 | 550 | |
Diluted (in shares) | 494 | 552 | |
Net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders per share: | |||
Basic (in dollars per share) | $ 0.83 | $ 1.10 | |
Diluted (in dollars per share) | $ 0.82 | $ 1.10 | |
[1]Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests includes nil and $(5) million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, relating to redeemable noncontrolling interests. |
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_2
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | ||
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | |||
Net income | $ 415 | $ 613 | |
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax: | |||
Benefit plan adjustments and other | (2) | (2) | |
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax | (2) | (2) | |
Comprehensive income | 413 | 611 | |
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | [1] | (8) | (8) |
Comprehensive income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders | $ 405 | $ 603 | |
[1]Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests includes nil and $(5) million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, relating to redeemable noncontrolling interests. |
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_3
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parenthetical) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | ||
Net income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests | $ 0 | $ (5,000,000) |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2023 | |
Current assets | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 3,829 | $ 4,272 | |
Receivables, net | 2,420 | 2,177 | |
Inventories, net | 751 | 543 | |
Other | 239 | 265 | |
Total current assets | 7,239 | 7,257 | |
Non-current assets | |||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 1,683 | 1,708 | |
Intangible assets, net | 3,072 | 3,084 | |
Goodwill | 3,557 | 3,559 | |
Deferred tax assets | 3,042 | 3,090 | |
Other non-current assets | 3,056 | 3,168 | |
Total assets | 21,649 | 21,866 | |
Current liabilities | |||
Borrowings | 1,250 | 1,249 | |
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 2,339 | 2,514 | |
Total current liabilities | 3,589 | 3,763 | |
Non-current liabilities | |||
Borrowings | 5,962 | 5,961 | |
Other liabilities | 1,419 | 1,484 | |
Redeemable noncontrolling interests | 228 | 213 | |
Commitments and contingencies | |||
Equity | |||
Additional paid-in capital | 7,991 | 8,253 | |
Retained earnings | 2,539 | 2,269 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (151) | (149) | |
Total Fox Corporation stockholders’ equity | 10,384 | 10,378 | |
Noncontrolling interests | 67 | 67 | |
Total equity | 10,451 | 10,445 | |
Total liabilities and equity | 21,649 | 21,866 | |
Class A Common Stock | |||
Equity | |||
Common Stock | [1] | 3 | 3 |
Class B Common Stock | |||
Equity | |||
Common Stock | [2] | $ 2 | $ 2 |
[1] Class A Common Stock , $0.01 par value per share, 2,000,000,000 shares authorized, 248,778,737 shares and 262,899,364 shares issued and outstanding at par as of September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023, respectively. Class B Common Stock , $0.01 par value per share, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 235,581,025 shares and 235,581,025 shares issued and outstanding at par as of September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023, respectively. |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Pa
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | Sep. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2023 |
Class A Common Stock | ||
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 2,000,000,000 | 2,000,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) | 248,778,737 | 262,899,364 |
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) | 248,778,737 | 262,899,364 |
Class B Common Stock | ||
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 1,000,000,000 | 1,000,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) | 235,581,025 | 235,581,025 |
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) | 235,581,025 | 235,581,025 |
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_4
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||
Net income | $ 415 | $ 613 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 96 | 99 |
Amortization of cable distribution investments | 4 | 4 |
Equity-based compensation | 24 | 7 |
Other, net | 166 | 76 |
Deferred income taxes | 47 | 104 |
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and dispositions | ||
Receivables and other assets | (284) | (260) |
Inventories net of programming payable | (253) | (333) |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (187) | (127) |
Other changes, net | (27) | 87 |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 1 | 270 |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||
Property, plant and equipment | (71) | (74) |
Purchase of investments | 0 | (31) |
Other investing activities, net | 13 | (13) |
Net cash used in investing activities | (58) | (118) |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||
Repurchase of shares | (250) | (250) |
Dividends paid and distributions | (135) | (147) |
Sale of subsidiary noncontrolling interest | 0 | 25 |
Other financing activities, net | (1) | (30) |
Net cash used in financing activities | (386) | (402) |
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (443) | (250) |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year | 4,272 | 5,200 |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ 3,829 | $ 4,950 |
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_5
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | Total | Class A Common Stock | Total Fox Corporation Stockholders’ Equity | Common Stock Class A Common Stock | Common Stock Class B Common Stock | Additional Paid-in Capital | Retained Earnings | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Noncontrolling Interests | [1] |
Beginning balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2022 | 308 | 243 | ||||||||
Beginning balance at Jun. 30, 2022 | $ 11,375 | $ 11,339 | $ 3 | $ 3 | $ 9,098 | $ 2,461 | $ (226) | $ 36 | ||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ||||||||||
Net income | 618 | 605 | 605 | 13 | ||||||
Other comprehensive loss | (2) | (2) | (2) | |||||||
Dividends | (137) | (137) | (137) | |||||||
Shares repurchased (in shares) | (5) | (3) | ||||||||
Shares repurchased | (250) | (250) | (124) | (126) | ||||||
Other (in shares) | 1 | |||||||||
Other | (19) | (34) | $ (1) | (25) | (8) | 15 | ||||
Ending balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2022 | 303 | 241 | ||||||||
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2022 | 11,585 | 11,521 | $ 3 | $ 2 | 8,949 | 2,795 | (228) | 64 | ||
Beginning balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2023 | 263 | 235 | ||||||||
Beginning balance at Jun. 30, 2023 | 10,445 | 10,378 | $ 3 | $ 2 | 8,253 | 2,269 | (149) | 67 | ||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | ||||||||||
Net income | 415 | 407 | 407 | 8 | ||||||
Other comprehensive loss | (2) | (2) | (2) | |||||||
Dividends | (127) | (127) | (127) | |||||||
Shares repurchased (in shares) | (15.4) | (15) | ||||||||
Shares repurchased | (252) | $ (250) | (252) | (258) | 6 | |||||
Other (in shares) | 1 | |||||||||
Other | (28) | (20) | (4) | (16) | (8) | |||||
Ending balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2023 | 249 | 235 | ||||||||
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2023 | $ 10,451 | $ 10,384 | $ 3 | $ 2 | $ 7,991 | $ 2,539 | $ (151) | $ 67 | ||
[1]Excludes Redeemable noncontrolling interests which are reflected in temporary equity (See Note 4—Fair Value under the heading “Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests”). |
Description of Business and Bas
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation | 3 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation | DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION Fox Corporation (“FOX” or the “Company”) is a news, sports and entertainment company, which manages and reports its businesses in the following segments: Cable Network Programming, Television and Other, Corporate and Eliminations. The accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of FOX have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. In the opinion of management, all adjustments consisting only of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation have been reflected in these Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements. Operating results for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The preparation of the Company’s Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts that are reported in the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying disclosures. Although these estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of current events and actions that the Company may undertake in the future, actual results may differ from those estimates. These interim Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 11, 2023 (the “2023 Form 10-K”). All significant intercompany transactions and accounts within the Company’s consolidated businesses have been eliminated. Investments in and advances to entities or joint ventures in which the Company has significant influence, but less than a controlling financial interest, are accounted for using the equity method. Significant influence generally exists when the Company owns an interest between 20% and 50%. Equity securities in which the Company has no significant influence (generally less than a 20% ownership interest) with readily determinable fair values are accounted for at fair value based on quoted market prices. Equity securities without readily determinable fair values are accounted for either at fair value or using the measurement alternative method which is at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. All gains and losses on investments in equity securities are recognized in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company’s fiscal year ends on June 30 (“fiscal”) of each year. Certain fiscal 2023 amounts have been reclassified to conform to the fiscal 2024 presentation. The unaudited and audited consolidated financial statements are referred to as the “Financial Statements” herein. The unaudited consolidated statements of operations are referred to as the “Statements of Operations” herein. The unaudited and audited consolidated balance sheets are referred to as the “Balance Sheets” herein. |
Acquisitions, Disposals and Oth
Acquisitions, Disposals and Other Transactions | 3 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract] | |
Acquisitions, Disposals and Other Transactions | ACQUISITIONS, DISPOSALS AND OTHER TRANSACTIONSThe Company’s acquisitions support the Company’s strategy to strengthen its core brands, grow its digital businesses and selectively enhance production capabilities for its digital and linear platforms. During the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company made no acquisitions |
Inventories, Net
Inventories, Net | 3 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Inventories, Net | INVENTORIES, NET The Company’s inventories were comprised of the following: As of September 30, As of June 30, (in millions) Licensed programming, including prepaid sports rights $ 959 $ 720 Owned programming 529 465 Total inventories, net 1,488 1,185 Less: current portion of inventories, net (751) (543) Total non-current inventories, net $ 737 $ 642 Owned programming Released $ 219 $ 256 In-process or other 310 209 Total $ 529 $ 465 The following table presents the aggregate amortization expense related to Inventories, net included in Operating expenses in the Statements of Operations: For the three months ended September 30, 2023 2022 (in millions) Total amortization expense $ 995 $ 854 |
Fair Value
Fair Value | 3 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Fair Value | FAIR VALUE Fair value measurements are required to be disclosed using a three-tiered fair value hierarchy which distinguishes market participant assumptions into the following categories: (i) inputs that are quoted prices in active markets (“Level 1”); (ii) inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable, including quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities (“Level 2”); and (iii) inputs that require the entity to use its own assumptions about market participant assumptions (“Level 3”). The following tables present information about financial assets and redeemable noncontrolling interests carried at fair value on a recurring basis: Fair value measurements As of September 30, 2023 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (in millions) Investments in equity securities $ 727 $ 727 (a) $ — $ — Redeemable noncontrolling interests (228) — — (228) (b) Total $ 499 $ 727 $ — $ (228) Fair value measurements As of June 30, 2023 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (in millions) Investments in equity securities $ 884 $ 884 (a) $ — $ — Redeemable noncontrolling interests (213) — — (213) (b) Total $ 671 $ 884 $ — $ (213) (a) The investments categorized as Level 1 primarily represent an investment in equity securities of Flutter Entertainment plc (“Flutter”) with a readily determinable fair value. (b) The Company utilizes both the market and income approach valuation techniques for its Level 3 fair value measures. Inputs to such measures could include observable market data obtained from independent sources such as broker quotes and recent market transactions for similar assets. It is the Company’s policy to maximize the use of observable inputs in the measurement of its Level 3 fair value measurements. To the extent observable inputs are not available, the Company utilizes unobservable inputs based upon the assumptions market participants would use in valuing the redeemable noncontrolling interests. Examples of utilized unobservable inputs are future cash flows and long-term growth rates. Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests The redeemable noncontrolling interests recorded are put rights held by minority shareholders in Credible Labs Inc. (“Credible”) and an entertainment production company. The changes in redeemable noncontrolling interests classified as Level 3 measurements were as follows: For the three months ended September 30, 2023 2022 (in millions) Beginning of period $ (213) $ (188) Net loss — 5 Accretion and other (15) (10) End of period $ (228) $ (193) The put right held by the Credible minority shareholder will become exercisable in fiscal 2025. The put right held by the entertainment production company’s minority shareholder will become exercisable in fiscal 2027. Financial Instruments The carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments exclusive of borrowings, such as cash and cash equivalents, receivables, payables and investments accounted for using the measurement alternative method, approximates fair value. As of September 30, As of June 30, (in millions) Borrowings Fair value $ 6,604 $ 6,895 Carrying value $ 7,212 $ 7,210 Fair value is generally determined by reference to market values resulting from trading on a national securities exchange or in an over-the-counter market (a Level 1 measurement). Concentrations of Credit Risk Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with several financial institutions. The Company has deposits held with banks that exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits. Generally, these deposits may be redeemed upon demand and are maintained with financial institutions of reputable credit and, therefore, bear minimal credit risk. Generally, the Company does not require collateral to secure receivables. As of September 30, 2023, the Company had no individual customers that accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s receivables. As of June 30, 2023, the Company had one customer that accounted for approximately 11% of the Company’s receivables. |
Borrowings
Borrowings | 3 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Borrowings | BORROWINGSBorrowings include senior notes (See Note 9—Borrowings in the 2023 Form 10-K under the heading “Public Debt – Senior Notes Issued”) of which $1.25 billion of 4.030% senior notes are due in January 2024. In October 2023, the Company issued $1.25 billion of 6.500% senior notes due 2033. In addition, the Company is party to a credit agreement providing a $1.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility with a sub-limit of $150 million available for the issuance of letters of credit and a maturity date of June 2028 (See Note 9—Borrowings in the 2023 Form 10-K under the heading “Revolving Credit Agreement”). As of September 30, 2023, there were no borrowings outstanding under the revolving credit agreement. |
Stockholders Equity
Stockholders Equity | 3 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Stockholders' Equity | STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Stock Repurchase Program The Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has authorized a stock repurchase program under which the Company can repurchase $7 billion of Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Class A Common Stock”), and Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Class B Common Stock”) . The program has no time limit and may be modified, suspended or discontinued at any time. In connection with the stock repurchase program, the Company entered into an accelerated share repurchase (“ASR”) agreement in February 2023, under which the Company paid a third-party financial institution $1 billion and received an initial delivery of approximately 22.5 million shares of Class A Common Stock, representing 80% of the shares expected to be repurchased under the ASR agreement, at a price of $35.54 per share, which was the Nasdaq Global Select Market (“Nasdaq”) closing share price of the Class A Common Stock on February 8, 2023. Upon settlement of the ASR agreement in August 2023, the Company received a final delivery of approximately 7.8 million shares of Class A Common Stock. The final number of shares purchased under the ASR agreement was determined using a price of $33.03 per share (the volume- weighted average market price of the Class A Common Stock on Nasdaq during the term of the ASR agreement less a discount). The Company accounted for the ASR agreement as two separate transactions. The initial delivery of Class A Common Stock was accounted for as a treasury stock transaction recorded on the acquisition date. The final settlement of Class A Common Stock was accounted for as a forward contract indexed to the Class A Common Stock and qualified as an equity transaction. In total, the Company repurchased approximately 15.4 million shares of Class A Common Stock for approximately $250 million during the three months ended September 30, 2023. Repurchased shares are retired and reduce the number of shares issued and outstanding. The Company allocates the amount of the repurchase price over par value between additional paid-in capital and retained earnings. As of September 30, 2023, the Company’s remaining stock repurchase authorization was approximately $2.15 billion. Subsequent to September 30, 2023, the Company repurchased approximately 1.6 million shares of Class A Common Stock for approximately $50 million. Dividends The following table summarizes the dividends declared per share on both the Company’s Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock: For the three months ended September 30, 2023 2022 Cash dividend per share $ 0.26 $ 0.25 The Company declared a semi-annual dividend of $0.26 per share on both the Class A Common Stock and the Class B Common Stock during the three months ended September 30, 2023, which was paid on September 27, 2023. |
Equity-Based Compensation
Equity-Based Compensation | 3 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] | |
Equity-Based Compensation | EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION The Company has equity-based compensation plans, including the Fox Corporation 2019 Shareholder Alignment Plan (See Note 12—Equity-Based Compensation in the 2023 Form 10-K). The following table summarizes the Company’s equity-based compensation: For the three months ended September 30, 2023 2022 (in millions) Equity-based compensation $ 24 $ 7 Intrinsic value of all settled equity-based awards $ 65 $ 76 Tax benefit on settled equity-based awards $ 10 $ 14 The Company’s equity-based awards are settled in Class A Common Stock. As of September 30, 2023, the Company’s total estimated compensation cost, not yet recognized, related to non-vested equity awards held by the Company’s employees was approximately $150 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period between one As of September 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company had approximately 5 million and 6 million stock options outstanding, respectively. The computation of diluted earnings per share did not include stock options outstanding during each period presented if their inclusion would have been antidilutive, and, for those shares that are contingently issuable, all necessary conditions have not been satisfied for the periods presented. Awards Vested and Granted Restricted Stock Units During the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 , restricted stock units (“RSUs”) with a value of a pproximately $1.7 million and $1.5 million vested and RSUs with a value of approximately $1.8 million and $2.0 million were granted, respectively. These RSUs generally vest in equal annual installments over a three-year period subject to participants’ continued employment with the Company. Performance-Based Stock Options During the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company granted approximately 4 million performance-based stock options, in each period, which will vest in full at the end of a three-year performance period if the market condition is met, and have a term of seven years thereafter. |
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies | 3 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Commitments and Contingencies | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Commitments The Company has commitments under certain firm contractual arrangements (“firm commitments”) to make future payments. These firm commitments secure the future rights to various assets and services to be used in the normal course of operations. The total firm commitments and future debt payments as of September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023 were approximately $38 billion and $39 billion, respectively. The decrease from June 30, 2023 was primarily due to sports programming rights payments. Contingencies The Company establishes an accrued liability for legal claims and indemnification claims when the Company determines that a loss is both probable and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Once established, accruals are adjusted from time to time, as appropriate, in light of additional information. The amount of any loss ultimately incurred in relation to matters for which an accrual has been established may be higher or lower than the amounts accrued for such matters. Any fees, expenses, fines, penalties, judgments or settlements which might be incurred by the Company in connection with the various proceedings could affect the Company’s results of operations and financial condition. For the contingencies disclosed below for which there is at least a reasonable possibility that a loss may be incurred, other than the accrual provided, the Company was unable to estimate the amount of loss or range of loss. FOX News The Company’s FOX News business and certain of its current and former employees have been subject to allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination on the basis of sex and race. The Company has resolved many of these claims and is contesting other claims in litigation. The Company has also received regulatory and investigative inquiries relating to these matters. To date, none of the amounts paid in settlements or reserved for pending or future claims is material, individually or in the aggregate, to the Company. The amount of additional liability, if any, that may result from these or related matters cannot be estimated at this time. However, the Company does not currently anticipate that the ultimate resolution of any such pending matters will have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. U.K. Newspaper Matters Indemnity In connection with the separation of Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. (“21CF”) and News Corporation in June 2013 (the “21CF News Corporation Separation”), 21CF agreed to indemnify News Corporation, on an after-tax basis, for payments made after the 21CF News Corporation Separation arising out of civil claims and investigations relating to phone hacking, illegal data access and inappropriate payments to public officials that occurred at subsidiaries of News Corporation before the 21CF News Corporation Separation, as well as legal and professional fees and expenses paid in connection with the related criminal matters, other than fees, expenses and costs relating to employees who are not (i) directors, officers or certain designated employees or (ii) with respect to civil matters, co-defendants with News Corporation (the “U.K. Newspaper Matters Indemnity”). In accordance with the Separation Agreement (as defined in Note 1—Description of Business and Basis of Presentation in the 2023 Form 10-K under the heading “The Transaction”), the Company assumed certain costs and liabilities related to the U.K. Newspaper Matters Indemnity. The liability recorded in the Balance Sheets related to the indemnity was approximately $115 million as of June 30, 2023 and approximately $100 million as of September 30, 2023. Defamation and Disparagement Claims From time to time, the Company and its news businesses, including FOX News Media and the FOX Television Stations, and their employees are subject to lawsuits alleging defamation or disparagement. These include lawsuits filed by Smartmatic USA Corp. and certain of its affiliates (collectively, “Smartmatic”) in February 2021 seeking $2.7 billion in damages and Dominion Voting Systems, Inc. and certain of its affiliates (collectively, “Dominion”) in March 2021 seeking $1.6 billion in damages. On March 31, 2023, the court in the Dominion case issued its rulings on summary judgment motions that were unfavorable to the Company. Following these rulings, on April 18, 2023, the Company and its subsidiary, Fox News Network, LLC, entered into a Release and Settlement Agreement with Dominion pursuant to which the parties agreed to resolve the lawsuits among them. The Company paid an aggregate of approximately $800 million to settle this and a related lawsuit in April 2023. The Company continues to believe the Smartmatic and other pending lawsuits alleging defamation or disparagement are without merit and intends to defend against them vigorously, including through any appeals. Discovery in the Smartmatic case, including depositions, remains ongoing, and expert discovery and summary judgment and other key motions will follow. At this time, a trial in the Smartmatic lawsuit is not expected to commence until 2025. The Company is unable to predict the final outcome of these matters and has determined that a loss in the Smartmatic case is neither probable nor reasonably estimable. There can be no assurance that the ultimate resolution of these pending matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. On April 11, 2023 and April 20, 2023, stockholders of the Company filed derivative lawsuits in the Delaware Court of Chancery against certain directors of the Company under the captions Schwarz v. Murdoch et al., C.A. No. 2023-0418 (Del. Ch.) and Greenberg et al. v. Murdoch et al., C.A. No. 2023-0440 (Del. Ch.) . The Delaware Court of Chancery consolidated the lawsuits into one matter captioned In re Fox Corporation Deriv. Litig., C.A. No. 2023-0418 (Del.Ch.) . Two additional derivative lawsuits were subsequently filed by the Company’s stockholders in the same court on September 12, 2023 against certain directors and officers of the Company and are part of the consolidated lawsuit. Each of the lawsuits names the Company as a nominal defendant. The complaints allege that certain directors and officers, as applicable, breached their fiduciary duties by allowing the Company’s news channel to air allegations regarding election fraud in connection with the 2020 U.S. Presidential election, which resulted in significant defamation litigation. The plaintiffs seek orders awarding damages in favor of the Company; directing the Company to reform and improve its policies and procedures; and awarding the plaintiffs attorneys' fees and costs. The Company intends to vigorously contest the lawsuit. Other The Company’s operations are subject to tax primarily in various domestic jurisdictions and as a matter of course, the Company is regularly audited by federal and state tax authorities. The Company believes it has appropriately accrued for the expected outcome of all pending tax matters and does not currently anticipate that the ultimate resolution of pending tax matters will have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial condition, future results of operations or liquidity. Each member of the 21CF consolidated group, which includes 21CF, the Company (prior to the Transaction (as defined in Note 1—Description of Business and Basis of Presentation in the 2023 Form 10-K under the heading “The Transaction”)) and 21CF’s other subsidiaries, is jointly and severally liable for the U.S. federal income and, in certain jurisdictions, state tax liabilities of each other member of the consolidated group. Consequently, the Company could be liable in the event any such |
Pension and Other Postretiremen
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits | 3 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Retirement Benefits [Abstract] | |
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits | PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITSThe Company participates in and/or sponsors various pension, savings and postretirement benefit plans. Pension plans and postretirement benefit plans are closed to new participants with the exception of a small group covered by collective bargaining agreements. The net periodic benefit cost was $13 million and $16 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively |
Segment Information
Segment Information | 3 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Segment Information | SEGMENT INFORMATION The Company is a news, sports and entertainment company, which manages and reports its businesses in the following segments: • Cable Network Programming , which produces and licenses news and sports content distributed through traditional cable television systems, direct broadcast satellite operators and telecommunication companies, virtual multi-channel video programming distributors and other digital platforms, primarily in the U.S. • Television , which produces, acquires, markets and distributes programming through the FOX broadcast network, advertising supported video-on-demand service Tubi, 29 full power broadcast television stations, including 11 duopolies, and other digital platforms, primarily in the U.S. Eighteen of the broadcast television stations are affiliated with the FOX Network, 10 are affiliated with MyNetworkTV and one is an independent station. The segment also includes various production companies that produce content for the Company and third parties. • Other, Corporate and Eliminations , which principally consists of the FOX Studio Lot, Credible, corporate overhead costs and intracompany eliminations. The FOX Studio Lot, located in Los Angeles, California, provides television and film production services along with office space, studio operation services and includes all operations of the facility. Credible is a U.S. consumer finance marketplace. The Company’s operating segments have been determined in accordance with the Company’s internal management structure, which is organized based on operating activities. The Company evaluates performance based upon several factors, of which the primary financial measure is segment operating income before depreciation and amortization, or Segment EBITDA. Due to the integrated nature of these operating segments, estimates and judgments are made in allocating certain assets, revenues and expenses. Segment EBITDA is defined as Revenues less Operating expenses and Selling, general and administrative expenses. Segment EBITDA does not include: Amortization of cable distribution investments, Depreciation and amortization, Impairment and restructuring charges, Interest expense, net, Other, net and Income tax expense. Management believes that Segment EBITDA is an appropriate measure for evaluating the operating performance of the Company’s business segments because it is the primary measure used by the Company’s chief operating decision maker to evaluate the performance of and allocate resources to the Company’s businesses. The following tables set forth the Company’s Revenues and Segment EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022: For the three months ended September 30, 2023 2022 (in millions) Revenues Cable Network Programming $ 1,387 $ 1,431 Television 1,780 1,714 Other, Corporate and Eliminations 40 47 Total revenues $ 3,207 $ 3,192 Segment EBITDA Cable Network Programming $ 607 $ 742 Television 351 409 Other, Corporate and Eliminations (89) (59) Amortization of cable distribution investments (4) (4) Depreciation and amortization (96) (99) Interest expense, net (42) (68) Other, net (166) (76) Income before income tax expense 561 845 Income tax expense (146) (232) Net income 415 613 Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (8) (8) Net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders $ 407 $ 605 Revenues by Segment by Component For the three months ended September 30, 2023 2022 (in millions) Cable Network Programming Affiliate fee $ 1,005 $ 1,029 Advertising 290 316 Other 92 86 Total Cable Network Programming revenues 1,387 1,431 Television Advertising 910 905 Affiliate fee 735 682 Other 135 127 Total Television revenues 1,780 1,714 Other, Corporate and Eliminations 40 47 Total revenues $ 3,207 $ 3,192 For the three months ended September 30, 2023 2022 (in millions) Depreciation and amortization Cable Network Programming $ 18 $ 17 Television 29 29 Other, Corporate and Eliminations 49 53 Total depreciation and amortization $ 96 $ 99 As of September 30, As of June 30, (in millions) Assets Cable Network Programming $ 2,662 $ 2,658 Television 8,267 7,803 Other, Corporate and Eliminations 9,843 10,371 Investments 877 1,034 Total assets $ 21,649 $ 21,866 |
Additional Financial Informatio
Additional Financial Information | 3 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Additional Financial Information | ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION Interest Expense, net The following table sets forth the components of Interest expense, net included in the Statements of Operations: For the three months ended September 30, 2023 2022 (in millions) Interest expense $ (91) $ (87) Interest income 49 19 Total interest expense, net $ (42) $ (68) Other, net The following table sets forth the components of Other, net included in the Statements of Operations: For the three months ended September 30, 2023 2022 (in millions) Net (losses) gains on investments in equity securities (a) $ (171) $ 21 U.K. Newspaper Matters Indemnity (b) (5) (61) Other 10 (36) Total other, net $ (166) $ (76) (a) Net (losses) gains on investments in equity securities includes the (losses) gains related to the change in fair value of the Company’s investment in Flutter (See Note 4—Fair Value). (b) See Note 8—Commitments and Contingencies under the headings “U.K. Newspaper Matters Indemnity.” The decrease for the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the corresponding period of fiscal 2023, was attributable to an increase in the number of civil claims submitted in fiscal 2023 in advance of the September 30, 2022 cutoff date set by the judge for this phase of the litigation. Other Non-Current Assets The following table sets forth the components of Other non-current assets included in the Balance Sheets: As of September 30, As of June 30, (in millions) Operating lease assets $ 931 $ 947 Investments (a) 877 1,034 Inventories, net 737 642 Grantor Trust 262 276 Other 249 269 Total other non-current assets $ 3,056 $ 3,168 (a) Includes investments accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis of $727 million and $884 million as of September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023, respectively (See Note 4—Fair Value). Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities The following table sets forth the components of Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities included in the Balance Sheets: As of September 30, As of June 30, (in millions) Programming payable $ 849 $ 785 Accrued expenses 812 1,028 Deferred revenue 254 160 Operating lease liabilities 70 72 Other current liabilities 354 469 Total accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 2,339 $ 2,514 Other Liabilities The following table sets forth the components of Other liabilities included in the Balance Sheets: As of September 30, As of June 30, (in millions) Non-current operating lease liabilities $ 907 $ 925 Accrued non-current pension/postretirement liabilities 334 361 Other non-current liabilities 178 198 Total other liabilities $ 1,419 $ 1,484 Future Performance Obligations As of September 30, 2023, approximately $5.6 billion of revenues are expected to be recognized primarily over the next one to three years. The Company’s most significant remaining performance obligations relate to affiliate contracts, sports advertising contracts and content licensing contracts with fixed fees. The amount disclosed does not include (i) revenues related to performance obligations that are part of a contract whose original expected duration is one year or less, (ii) revenues that are in the form of sales- or usage-based royalties and (iii) revenues related to performance obligations for which the Company elects to recognize revenue in the amount it has a right to invoice. Supplemental Information For the three months ended September 30, 2023 2022 (in millions) Supplemental cash flows information Cash paid for interest $ (158) $ (151) Cash paid for income taxes $ (2) $ (8) |
Description of Business and B_2
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation (Policies) | 3 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Use of Estimates | The preparation of the Company’s Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts that are reported in the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying disclosures. Although these estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of current events and actions that the Company may undertake in the future, actual results may differ from those estimates. |
Principles of Consolidation | All significant intercompany transactions and accounts within the Company’s consolidated businesses have been eliminated. Investments in and advances to entities or joint ventures in which the Company has significant influence, but less than a controlling financial interest, are accounted for using the equity method. Significant influence generally exists when the Company owns an interest between 20% and 50%. Equity securities in which the Company has no significant influence (generally less than a 20% ownership interest) with readily determinable fair values are accounted for at fair value based on quoted market prices. Equity securities without readily determinable fair values are accounted for either at fair value or using the measurement alternative method which is at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. All gains and losses on investments in equity securities are recognized in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations. |
Reclassifications and Adjustments | The Company’s fiscal year ends on June 30 (“fiscal”) of each year. Certain fiscal 2023 amounts have been reclassified to conform to the fiscal 2024 presentation. |
Concentrations of Credit Risk | Concentrations of Credit Risk Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with several financial institutions. The Company has deposits held with banks that exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits. Generally, these deposits may be redeemed upon demand and are maintained with financial institutions of reputable credit and, therefore, bear minimal credit risk. |
Inventories, Net (Tables)
Inventories, Net (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Inventories, Net | The Company’s inventories were comprised of the following: As of September 30, As of June 30, (in millions) Licensed programming, including prepaid sports rights $ 959 $ 720 Owned programming 529 465 Total inventories, net 1,488 1,185 Less: current portion of inventories, net (751) (543) Total non-current inventories, net $ 737 $ 642 Owned programming Released $ 219 $ 256 In-process or other 310 209 Total $ 529 $ 465 |
Schedule of Inventories Aggregate Amortization Expense | The following table presents the aggregate amortization expense related to Inventories, net included in Operating expenses in the Statements of Operations: For the three months ended September 30, 2023 2022 (in millions) Total amortization expense $ 995 $ 854 |
Fair Value (Tables)
Fair Value (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Fair Value of Financial Assets (Liabilities) and the Level Used to Measure Them | The following tables present information about financial assets and redeemable noncontrolling interests carried at fair value on a recurring basis: Fair value measurements As of September 30, 2023 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (in millions) Investments in equity securities $ 727 $ 727 (a) $ — $ — Redeemable noncontrolling interests (228) — — (228) (b) Total $ 499 $ 727 $ — $ (228) Fair value measurements As of June 30, 2023 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (in millions) Investments in equity securities $ 884 $ 884 (a) $ — $ — Redeemable noncontrolling interests (213) — — (213) (b) Total $ 671 $ 884 $ — $ (213) (a) The investments categorized as Level 1 primarily represent an investment in equity securities of Flutter Entertainment plc (“Flutter”) with a readily determinable fair value. (b) The Company utilizes both the market and income approach valuation techniques for its Level 3 fair value measures. Inputs to such measures could include observable market data obtained from independent sources such as broker quotes and recent market transactions for similar assets. It is the Company’s policy to maximize the use of observable inputs in the measurement of its Level 3 fair value measurements. To the extent observable inputs are not available, the Company utilizes unobservable inputs based upon the assumptions market participants would use in valuing the redeemable noncontrolling interests. Examples of utilized unobservable inputs are future cash flows and long-term growth rates. |
Changes in Fair Value of Financial Liabilities on a Recurring Basis Using Level 3 | The changes in redeemable noncontrolling interests classified as Level 3 measurements were as follows: For the three months ended September 30, 2023 2022 (in millions) Beginning of period $ (213) $ (188) Net loss — 5 Accretion and other (15) (10) End of period $ (228) $ (193) |
Schedule of Fair Value and Carrying Value of Borrowings | As of September 30, As of June 30, (in millions) Borrowings Fair value $ 6,604 $ 6,895 Carrying value $ 7,212 $ 7,210 |
Stockholders Equity (Tables)
Stockholders Equity (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Dividends Declared | The following table summarizes the dividends declared per share on both the Company’s Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock: For the three months ended September 30, 2023 2022 Cash dividend per share $ 0.26 $ 0.25 |
Equity-Based Compensation (Tabl
Equity-Based Compensation (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] | |
Summary of Equity-Based Compensation | The following table summarizes the Company’s equity-based compensation: For the three months ended September 30, 2023 2022 (in millions) Equity-based compensation $ 24 $ 7 Intrinsic value of all settled equity-based awards $ 65 $ 76 Tax benefit on settled equity-based awards $ 10 $ 14 |
Segment Information (Tables)
Segment Information (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Reconciliation of Revenues and Segment EBITDA from Segments to Consolidated | The following tables set forth the Company’s Revenues and Segment EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022: For the three months ended September 30, 2023 2022 (in millions) Revenues Cable Network Programming $ 1,387 $ 1,431 Television 1,780 1,714 Other, Corporate and Eliminations 40 47 Total revenues $ 3,207 $ 3,192 Segment EBITDA Cable Network Programming $ 607 $ 742 Television 351 409 Other, Corporate and Eliminations (89) (59) Amortization of cable distribution investments (4) (4) Depreciation and amortization (96) (99) Interest expense, net (42) (68) Other, net (166) (76) Income before income tax expense 561 845 Income tax expense (146) (232) Net income 415 613 Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (8) (8) Net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders $ 407 $ 605 |
Summary of Revenues by Segment by Component to Consolidated | Revenues by Segment by Component For the three months ended September 30, 2023 2022 (in millions) Cable Network Programming Affiliate fee $ 1,005 $ 1,029 Advertising 290 316 Other 92 86 Total Cable Network Programming revenues 1,387 1,431 Television Advertising 910 905 Affiliate fee 735 682 Other 135 127 Total Television revenues 1,780 1,714 Other, Corporate and Eliminations 40 47 Total revenues $ 3,207 $ 3,192 |
Reconciliation of Depreciation and Amortization from Segments to Consolidated | For the three months ended September 30, 2023 2022 (in millions) Depreciation and amortization Cable Network Programming $ 18 $ 17 Television 29 29 Other, Corporate and Eliminations 49 53 Total depreciation and amortization $ 96 $ 99 |
Reconciliation of Assets from Segments to Consolidated | As of September 30, As of June 30, (in millions) Assets Cable Network Programming $ 2,662 $ 2,658 Television 8,267 7,803 Other, Corporate and Eliminations 9,843 10,371 Investments 877 1,034 Total assets $ 21,649 $ 21,866 |
Additional Financial Informat_2
Additional Financial Information (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Interest Income and Interest Expense Disclosure | The following table sets forth the components of Interest expense, net included in the Statements of Operations: For the three months ended September 30, 2023 2022 (in millions) Interest expense $ (91) $ (87) Interest income 49 19 Total interest expense, net $ (42) $ (68) |
Components of Other, net | The following table sets forth the components of Other, net included in the Statements of Operations: For the three months ended September 30, 2023 2022 (in millions) Net (losses) gains on investments in equity securities (a) $ (171) $ 21 U.K. Newspaper Matters Indemnity (b) (5) (61) Other 10 (36) Total other, net $ (166) $ (76) (a) Net (losses) gains on investments in equity securities includes the (losses) gains related to the change in fair value of the Company’s investment in Flutter (See Note 4—Fair Value). (b) See Note 8—Commitments and Contingencies under the headings “U.K. Newspaper Matters Indemnity.” The decrease for the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the corresponding period of fiscal 2023, was attributable to an increase in the number of civil claims submitted in fiscal 2023 in advance of the September 30, 2022 cutoff date set by the judge for this phase of the litigation. |
Components of Other Non-current Assets | The following table sets forth the components of Other non-current assets included in the Balance Sheets: As of September 30, As of June 30, (in millions) Operating lease assets $ 931 $ 947 Investments (a) 877 1,034 Inventories, net 737 642 Grantor Trust 262 276 Other 249 269 Total other non-current assets $ 3,056 $ 3,168 (a) Includes investments accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis of $727 million and $884 million as of September 30, 2023 and June 30, 2023, respectively (See Note 4—Fair Value). |
Components of Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities | The following table sets forth the components of Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities included in the Balance Sheets: As of September 30, As of June 30, (in millions) Programming payable $ 849 $ 785 Accrued expenses 812 1,028 Deferred revenue 254 160 Operating lease liabilities 70 72 Other current liabilities 354 469 Total accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 2,339 $ 2,514 |
Components of Other Liabilities | The following table sets forth the components of Other liabilities included in the Balance Sheets: As of September 30, As of June 30, (in millions) Non-current operating lease liabilities $ 907 $ 925 Accrued non-current pension/postretirement liabilities 334 361 Other non-current liabilities 178 198 Total other liabilities $ 1,419 $ 1,484 |
Schedule of Supplemental Information | For the three months ended September 30, 2023 2022 (in millions) Supplemental cash flows information Cash paid for interest $ (158) $ (151) Cash paid for income taxes $ (2) $ (8) |
Acquisitions, Disposals and O_2
Acquisitions, Disposals and Other Transactions (Detail) - business | 3 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract] | ||
Number of businesses acquired | 0 | 0 |
Inventories, Net - Schedule of
Inventories, Net - Schedule of Inventories, Net (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2023 |
Inventory [Line Items] | ||
Licensed programming, including prepaid sports rights | $ 959 | $ 720 |
Owned programming | 529 | 465 |
Total inventories, net | 1,488 | 1,185 |
Less: current portion of inventories, net | (751) | (543) |
Total non-current inventories, net | 737 | 642 |
Owned programming | ||
Total | 529 | 465 |
Released | ||
Owned programming | ||
Released | 219 | 256 |
In-process or other | ||
Owned programming | ||
In-process or other | $ 310 | $ 209 |
Inventories, Net - Amortization
Inventories, Net - Amortization (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Total amortization expense | $ 995 | $ 854 |
Fair Value - Schedule of Financ
Fair Value - Schedule of Financial Assets and Liabilities Carried at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2023 |
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Investments in equity securities | $ 727 | $ 884 |
Redeemable noncontrolling interests | (228) | (213) |
Fair value measurements recurring | ||
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Investments in equity securities | 727 | 884 |
Redeemable noncontrolling interests | (228) | (213) |
Total | 499 | 671 |
Fair value measurements recurring | Level 1 | ||
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Investments in equity securities | 727 | 884 |
Redeemable noncontrolling interests | 0 | 0 |
Total | 727 | 884 |
Fair value measurements recurring | Level 2 | ||
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Investments in equity securities | 0 | 0 |
Redeemable noncontrolling interests | 0 | 0 |
Total | 0 | 0 |
Fair value measurements recurring | Level 3 | ||
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Investments in equity securities | 0 | 0 |
Redeemable noncontrolling interests | (228) | (213) |
Total | $ (228) | $ (213) |
Fair Value - Liabilities Measur
Fair Value - Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis (Detail) - Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests - Level 3 - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] | ||
Beginning of period | $ (213) | $ (188) |
Net loss | 0 | 5 |
Accretion and other | (15) | (10) |
End of period | $ (228) | $ (193) |
Fair Value - Borrowings (Detail
Fair Value - Borrowings (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2023 |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
Fair value | $ 6,604 | $ 6,895 |
Carrying value | $ 7,212 | $ 7,210 |
Fair Value - Narrative (Detail)
Fair Value - Narrative (Detail) | 12 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2023 | |
One Customer | Revenue from Contract with Customer Benchmark | Customer Concentration Risk | |
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |
Concentration risk percentage | 11% |
Borrowings - Narrative (Detail)
Borrowings - Narrative (Detail) - USD ($) | Oct. 31, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2023 |
Senior Notes | 4.030% Senior Notes due 2024 | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Debt instrument face amount | $ 1,250,000,000 | |
Debt instrument interest rate | 4.03% | |
Senior Notes | 6.500% Senior Notes due 2033 | Subsequent Event | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Debt instrument face amount | $ 1,250,000,000 | |
Debt instrument interest rate | 6.50% | |
Revolving Credit Agreement | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Limit on revolving credit facility | $ 1,000,000,000 | |
Sub-limit for maximum amount of letters of credit issuable under revolving credit facility | 150,000,000 | |
Borrowings outstanding | $ 0 |
Stockholders Equity - Narrative
Stockholders Equity - Narrative (Detail) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | |||||
Feb. 08, 2023 $ / shares | Nov. 02, 2023 USD ($) shares | Aug. 31, 2023 $ / shares shares | Feb. 28, 2023 USD ($) transaction shares | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) $ / shares shares | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) $ / shares | Jun. 30, 2023 $ / shares | |
Stockholders Equity [Line Items] | |||||||
Stock repurchase program, number of transactions accounted for | transaction | 2 | ||||||
Shares repurchased | $ 252,000,000 | $ 250,000,000 | |||||
Class A and Class B Common Stock | |||||||
Stockholders Equity [Line Items] | |||||||
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount | 7,000,000,000 | ||||||
Remaining buyback authorization amount | $ 2,150,000,000 | ||||||
Class A Common Stock | |||||||
Stockholders Equity [Line Items] | |||||||
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | |||||
Shares repurchased (in shares) | shares | 15.4 | ||||||
Shares repurchased | $ 250,000,000 | ||||||
Cash dividend per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 0.26 | $ 0.25 | |||||
Class A Common Stock | Subsequent Event | |||||||
Stockholders Equity [Line Items] | |||||||
Shares repurchased (in shares) | shares | 1.6 | ||||||
Shares repurchased | $ 50,000,000 | ||||||
Class B Common Stock | |||||||
Stockholders Equity [Line Items] | |||||||
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | 0.01 | $ 0.01 | |||||
Cash dividend per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 0.26 | $ 0.25 | |||||
Accelerated Share Repurchase | Class A Common Stock | |||||||
Stockholders Equity [Line Items] | |||||||
Accelerated share repurchases, amount of payment to third party financial institution | $ 1,000,000,000 | ||||||
Shares repurchased (in shares) | shares | 7.8 | 22.5 | |||||
Percentage of accelerated share repurchases of shares expected to be repurchased | 80% | ||||||
Accelerated share repurchases, initial price paid per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 35.54 | $ 33.03 |
Stockholders Equity - Schedule
Stockholders Equity - Schedule of Dividends Declared (Detail) - $ / shares | 3 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Class A Common Stock | ||
Dividends Payable [Line Items] | ||
Cash dividend per share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.26 | $ 0.25 |
Class B Common Stock | ||
Dividends Payable [Line Items] | ||
Cash dividend per share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.26 | $ 0.25 |
Equity-Based Compensation - Sum
Equity-Based Compensation - Summary of Equity-Based Compensation (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] | ||
Equity-based compensation | $ 24 | $ 7 |
Intrinsic value of all settled equity-based awards | 65 | 76 |
Tax benefit on settled equity-based awards | $ 10 | $ 14 |
Equity-Based Compensation - Nar
Equity-Based Compensation - Narrative (Detail) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Total estimated compensation cost, not yet recognized, related to non-vested equity awards | $ 150 | |
Stock Options | ||
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Stock options outstanding (in shares) | 5 | 6 |
Restricted Stock Units | ||
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Stock units vested (in shares) | 1.7 | 1.5 |
Stock units granted (in shares) | 1.8 | 2 |
Vesting period | 3 years | |
Performance-Based Stock Options | ||
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Vesting period | 3 years | |
Stock options granted (in shares) | 4 | 4 |
Stock options expiration period | 7 years | |
Minimum | ||
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Weighted average future period unrecognized compensation cost related to equity based awards is expected to be recognized | 1 year | |
Maximum | ||
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Weighted average future period unrecognized compensation cost related to equity based awards is expected to be recognized | 2 years |
Commitments and Contingencies (
Commitments and Contingencies (Detail) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | |||||
Sep. 12, 2023 claim | Apr. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($) | Feb. 28, 2021 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($) | |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | ||||||
Total firm commitments and future debt payments | $ 38,000 | $ 39,000 | ||||
Smartmatic | ||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | ||||||
Loss contingency, damages sought, value | $ 2,700 | |||||
Dominion | ||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | ||||||
Loss contingency, damages sought, value | $ 1,600 | |||||
Legal settlement costs | $ 800 | |||||
Loss contingency, new claims filed, number | claim | 2 | |||||
U.K. Newspaper Matters Indemnity | ||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | ||||||
Liability related to indemnity | $ 100 | $ 115 |
Pension and Other Postretirem_2
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits - Narrative (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Retirement Benefits [Abstract] | ||
Net periodic benefit cost | $ 13 | $ 16 |
Segment Information - Narrative
Segment Information - Narrative (Detail) - Television - US | 3 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 tvStation duopoly | |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |
Full power broadcast television stations | 29 |
Duopolies | duopoly | 11 |
FOX Network | |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |
Full power broadcast television stations | 18 |
MyNetworkTV | |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |
Full power broadcast television stations | 10 |
Independent Station | |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |
Full power broadcast television stations | 1 |
Segment Information - Reconcili
Segment Information - Reconciliation of Revenues and Segment EBITDA from Segments to Consolidated (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | $ 3,207 | $ 3,192 | |
Amortization of cable distribution investments | (4) | (4) | |
Depreciation and amortization | (96) | (99) | |
Interest expense, net | (42) | (68) | |
Other, net | (166) | (76) | |
Income before income tax expense | 561 | 845 | |
Income tax expense | (146) | (232) | |
Net income | 415 | 613 | |
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | [1] | (8) | (8) |
Net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders | 407 | 605 | |
Cable Network Programming | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 1,387 | 1,431 | |
Segment EBITDA | 607 | 742 | |
Depreciation and amortization | (18) | (17) | |
Television | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 1,780 | 1,714 | |
Segment EBITDA | 351 | 409 | |
Depreciation and amortization | (29) | (29) | |
Other, Corporate and Eliminations | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Revenues | 40 | 47 | |
Segment EBITDA | (89) | (59) | |
Depreciation and amortization | $ (49) | $ (53) | |
[1]Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests includes nil and $(5) million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, relating to redeemable noncontrolling interests. |
Segment Information - Summary o
Segment Information - Summary of Revenues by Segment by Component to Consolidated (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | $ 3,207 | $ 3,192 |
Cable Network Programming | ||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | 1,387 | 1,431 |
Cable Network Programming | Affiliate fee | ||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | 1,005 | 1,029 |
Cable Network Programming | Advertising | ||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | 290 | 316 |
Cable Network Programming | Other | ||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | 92 | 86 |
Television | ||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | 1,780 | 1,714 |
Television | Affiliate fee | ||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | 735 | 682 |
Television | Advertising | ||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | 910 | 905 |
Television | Other | ||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | 135 | 127 |
Other, Corporate and Eliminations | ||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | $ 40 | $ 47 |
Segment Information - Reconci_2
Segment Information - Reconciliation of Depreciation and Amortization from Segments to Consolidated (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Depreciation and amortization | $ 96 | $ 99 |
Cable Network Programming | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 18 | 17 |
Television | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 29 | 29 |
Other, Corporate and Eliminations | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Depreciation and amortization | $ 49 | $ 53 |
Segment Information - Reconci_3
Segment Information - Reconciliation of Assets from Segments to Consolidated (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2023 |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Total assets | $ 21,649 | $ 21,866 |
Investments | 877 | 1,034 |
Cable Network Programming | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Total assets | 2,662 | 2,658 |
Television | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Total assets | 8,267 | 7,803 |
Other, Corporate and Eliminations | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Total assets | $ 9,843 | $ 10,371 |
Additional Financial Informat_3
Additional Financial Information - Interest Expense, Net (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | ||
Interest expense | $ (91) | $ (87) |
Interest income | 49 | 19 |
Total interest expense, net | $ (42) | $ (68) |
Additional Financial Informat_4
Additional Financial Information - Components of Other, Net (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | ||
Net (losses) gains on investments in equity securities | $ (171) | $ 21 |
U.K Newspaper Matters Indemnity | (5) | (61) |
Other | 10 | (36) |
Total other, net | $ (166) | $ (76) |
Additional Financial Informat_5
Additional Financial Information - Components of Other Non-current Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2023 |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | ||
Operating lease assets | $ 931 | $ 947 |
Investments | 877 | 1,034 |
Inventories, net | 737 | 642 |
Grantor Trust | 262 | 276 |
Other | 249 | 269 |
Total other non-current assets | 3,056 | 3,168 |
Investments, fair value | $ 727 | $ 884 |
Additional Financial Informat_6
Additional Financial Information - Components of Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2023 |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | ||
Programming payable | $ 849 | $ 785 |
Accrued expenses | 812 | 1,028 |
Deferred revenue | 254 | 160 |
Operating lease liabilities | 70 | 72 |
Other current liabilities | 354 | 469 |
Total accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities | $ 2,339 | $ 2,514 |
Additional Financial Informat_7
Additional Financial Information - Schedule of Other Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2023 |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | ||
Non-current operating lease liabilities | $ 907 | $ 925 |
Accrued non-current pension/postretirement liabilities | 334 | 361 |
Other non-current liabilities | 178 | 198 |
Total other liabilities | $ 1,419 | $ 1,484 |
Additional Financial Informat_8
Additional Financial Information - Narrative (Detail) - Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date: 2023-10-01 $ in Billions | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) |
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items] | |
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount | $ 5.6 |
Minimum | |
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items] | |
Future performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period | 1 year |
Maximum | |
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items] | |
Future performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period | 3 years |
Additional Financial Informat_9
Additional Financial Information - Supplemental Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Supplemental cash flows information | ||
Cash paid for interest | $ (158) | $ (151) |
Cash paid for income taxes | $ (2) | $ (8) |