Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. (TV) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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Overview
The earnings call presents a mixed picture: strong free cash flow, improved leverage, and positive developments in fiber deployment and AI integration are offset by declining revenues and EBITDA in key segments. The Q&A revealed stable competition and room for price increases, but management was vague on telecom opportunities. The market cap suggests moderate sensitivity to news. Overall, the positive and negative factors balance out, leading to a neutral sentiment.
Key Financial Performance
Internet subscriber base Grew by around 47,000 in 2025, marking a turning point after losses in 2023 and 2024. Growth was driven by a strategy to focus on attracting and retaining value customers.
Consolidated operating segment income margin Expanded to 39.1% in 2025, an increase of 200 basis points year-on-year. This was driven by an 8.3% reduction in operating expenses.
CapEx investment Invested MXN 12.2 billion in 2025, equivalent to 20.7% of sales. This investment supported 1.4 million gross adds and upgraded 4.5 million homes to FTTH technology.
Free cash flow Generated MXN 5.9 billion in 2025, enabling the prepayment of MXN 2.7 billion in bank loans and $220 million in senior notes.
Leverage ratio Reduced to 2x EBITDA at the end of 2025, compared to 2.5x at the end of 2024, driven by free cash flow generation.
Consolidated revenue Reached MXN 58.9 billion in 2025, a year-on-year decline of 5.5%, mainly due to lower revenue at Sky.
Operating segment income Reached MXN 23 billion in 2025, a slight decrease of 0.6% year-on-year.
Fourth quarter consolidated revenue Reached MXN 14.5 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 4.5%.
Fourth quarter operating segment income Reached MXN 5.9 billion, a year-on-year increase of 6.1%, driven by efficiency measures and synergies from the integration of Izzi and Sky.
Operating segment income margin (Q4) Expanded to 40.9%, an increase of 410 basis points year-on-year.
CapEx deployment (Q4) Invested MXN 4.6 billion, accounting for 31.8% of sales.
TelevisaUnivision full-year revenue Fell by 5% year-on-year to $4.8 billion in 2025.
TelevisaUnivision adjusted EBITDA Increased by 2% year-on-year to $1.6 billion in 2025. Excluding political advertising and FX volatility, adjusted EBITDA increased by 7%.
TelevisaUnivision fourth quarter revenue Declined by 2% year-on-year to $1.3 billion.
TelevisaUnivision fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA Fell by 12% year-on-year to $396 million. Excluding political advertising, adjusted EBITDA decreased by 5%.
TelevisaUnivision advertising revenue (U.S.) Decreased by 11% year-on-year in Q4, driven by declines in linear advertising and political spending. Excluding political advertising, the decline was 3%.
TelevisaUnivision advertising revenue (Mexico) Increased by 15% year-on-year in Q4, driven by strong ViX growth and resilient linear business.
TelevisaUnivision subscription and licensing revenue Decreased by 4% year-on-year in Q4, despite growth in ViX and higher U.S. linear subscription revenue.
TelevisaUnivision cash balance Ended 2025 with $440 million, a 33% increase compared to 2024.
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Operating Highlights
ViX direct-to-consumer business: Achieved record revenue, profitability in every quarter, and expanded operating margins. Represented nearly 25% of total company revenue and contributed approximately 20% to adjusted EBITDA.
FTTH technology upgrade: Upgraded 4.5 million homes to FTTH technology, ending 2025 with 9 million homes (45% of total footprint). Plan to upgrade 6 million more homes in 2026 to reach 75% FTTH coverage.
Formula 1 partnership: Multiyear partnership to provide live coverage of all Grand Prix via Sky Sports channels, starting Q4 2025 through 2028.
Advertising revenue in Mexico: Increased by 15% year-on-year in Q4 2025, driven by ViX growth and resilient linear business.
World Cup 2026 strategy: ViX will be the exclusive streaming destination for all 104 matches in Mexico, with preferential pricing for Izzi and Sky customers.
OpEx efficiencies: Reduced operating expenses by 8.3% year-on-year at Grupo Televisa and by $400 million at TelevisaUnivision in 2025.
Debt management: Grupo Televisa prepaid MXN 2.7 billion in bank loans and $220 million in senior notes. TelevisaUnivision refinanced $2.3 billion in debt, improving leverage ratios.
Focus on value customers: Shifted strategy to prioritize value customers over volume, resulting in improved churn rates and subscriber growth in broadband and mobile.
Dividend suspension: Board approved suspending regular dividend in 2026 to explore telecom sector opportunities in Mexico.
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Risk or Challenges
Revenue Decline: Grupo Televisa experienced a 5.5% year-on-year decline in consolidated revenue in 2025, primarily due to lower revenue at Sky. Sky's revenue fell by 16.8% year-on-year, driven by a declining subscriber base and the introduction of an installation fee, which slowed gross additions.
Subscriber Losses: Sky lost 304,000 revenue-generating units in Q4 2025, primarily from prepaid subscribers not recharging their services. Additionally, video subscriber losses persisted, with 31,000 disconnections in Q4 2025.
Economic and FX Volatility: The strong Mexican peso in the second half of 2025 increased CapEx costs, exceeding the budgeted amount. FX volatility also impacted adjusted EBITDA performance at TelevisaUnivision.
Advertising Revenue Challenges: In the U.S., advertising revenue declined by 11% in Q4 2025 due to secular softness in linear advertising and the absence of political spending. Excluding political advertising, U.S. advertising revenue still fell by 3%.
Debt and Leverage: TelevisaUnivision ended 2025 with a leverage ratio of 5.6x EBITDA, which, while improved from 5.9x in 2024, remains high. Grupo Televisa's leverage ratio improved to 2x EBITDA, but deleveraging remains a strategic priority.
Operational Costs and Efficiency: While cost-saving initiatives reduced operating expenses, the need for ongoing efficiency measures highlights operational cost pressures. TelevisaUnivision reduced gross operating expenses by $400 million in 2025, but challenges remain in sustaining these reductions.
CapEx and Investment Risks: Grupo Televisa's CapEx to sales ratio is expected to rise to 25% in 2026, driven by network upgrades. This increased investment could strain cash flow and financial flexibility.
Subscription Revenue Decline: Consolidated subscription and licensing revenue decreased by 4% year-on-year in Q4 2025, impacted by subscriber losses and disputes with distribution partners like YouTube TV.
Dividend Suspension: Grupo Televisa's Board of Directors approved suspending the regular dividend in 2026 to explore telecom sector opportunities, which may concern shareholders.
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Guidance & Outlook
CapEx to sales ratio for 2026: Expected to be close to 25% as the company plans to upgrade 6 million homes to fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) technology, increase the subscriber base, and support growth. This will result in 75% of the total footprint being passed with FTTH technology by the end of 2026.
ViX and 2026 World Cup: ViX will become the official home of the 2026 World Cup in Mexico, offering exclusive streaming for all 104 matches. ViX premium annual subscribers will have access included, while monthly subscribers and Izzi and Sky customers will have the option to add on World Cup coverage.
Dividend suspension in 2026: The Board of Directors approved suspending the payment of the regular dividend in 2026 to explore several opportunities in the telecom sector in Mexico. This will be presented for approval at the Annual Shareholders' Meeting.
TelevisaUnivision CapEx for 2026: Expected to remain at similar levels as 2025, with a focus on leveraging opportunities such as the 2026 World Cup.
TelevisaUnivision's strategic focus for 2026: A fully integrated strategy across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms for the 2026 World Cup to maximize commercial impact and deliver comprehensive coverage.
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Shareholder Return Plan
Dividend Suspension: The Board of Directors approved suspending the payment of the regular dividend in 2026. This decision will be presented for approval at the Annual Shareholders' Meeting.
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Key Q&A
Q:Could you walk us through the fiber plan, including the current number of homes with fiber-to-the-home and the goal for the end of 2026?
A:Currently, there are 9 million homes with fiber-to-the-home, and the goal is to reach 15-16 million homes by the end of 2026, which would mean 75% of the existing network would be fiber-based.
Q:How is the competitive environment in Mexico, and is there room to increase prices?
A:The competitive environment in Mexico has been stable over the last 2-3 years. ARPU has been consistently increasing due to price increases, more products, and better services. The focus is on high-value clients who churn less and value the services.
Q:Is the 15-16 million homes goal for fiber-to-the-home or fiber-to-the-curb?
A:The goal is for fiber-to-the-home. Currently, new deployments are fiber-based, and existing subscribers are being migrated to fiber as needed. In a few years, all clients will be under a fiber network infrastructure.
Q:What is your perspective on how AI affects your telecom and media operations?
A:In media, AI is being used for scriptwriting and production, including producing over 300 micronovelas, some entirely with AI. In telecom, AI is being integrated into customer handling and network operations, aiming for full AI-based customer relationships by 2026.
Q:What opportunities are you exploring in Mexico Telecom, and how sustainable is the operating segment income margin?
A:Opportunities in the telecommunications sector are being explored, but specifics cannot be shared. The focus is on optimizing operations with AI to improve efficiency and reduce costs, aiming to sustain and increase operating cash flow.
Q:Is the 25% CapEx to sales for 2026 specific to telecom services or consolidated Televisa?
A:The 25% CapEx to sales for 2026 includes all segments: Izzi, Sky, Bestel, and the cable fiber business.
Q:How do you see Sky's future given the rate of disconnections and its impact on EBITDA growth?
A:Sky's DTH business is expected to continue declining due to competition from FIC networks and streaming. The focus is on minimizing costs and maintaining it as a cash-generating business. The direct-to-consumer and B2B businesses are the long-term focus.
Q:When is the payment for the Sky transaction due?
A:The payment for the Sky transaction is due in 2027 or 2028.
Q:Review of Unclear Management Responses
A:Management avoided providing specifics on the opportunities being explored in the telecommunications sector in Mexico, stating that they could not comment or share more information at this point.
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