Formula One Group Past Earnings Performance
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Formula One Group has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 50.1%, while the Entertainment industry saw earnings growing at 26.1% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 21% per year. Formula One Group's return on equity is 2.6%, and it has net margins of 5.6%.
Key information
50.09%
Earnings growth rate
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EPS growth rate
| Entertainment Industry Growth | 18.06% |
| Revenue growth rate | 21.03% |
| Return on equity | 2.57% |
| Net Margin | 5.57% |
| Last Earnings Update | 30 Sep 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Analysis Article • Jun 19
Formula One Group (FWON.K) Stock Could Be 70% Overvalued After Fever Ticketing Deal
Formula One Group (FWON.K) is back in focus after Formula 1 announced a long-term partnership with Fever to run a new ticketing platform, reshaping how fans buy race and hospitality access. See our latest analysis for Formula One Group. The Fever partnership arrives as Formula One Group shares trade at US$90.76, with a 90 day share price return of 11.47% contrasting with a year to date share price return that is down 7.43% and a 1 year total shareholder return that is down 10.99%, while the 5...
Narrative Update • Apr 28
FWON.K: Durable Race Promotion Model Will Support Future Cash Flow Resilience
Analysts have kept the $135.00 fair value estimate for Formula One Group steady, while modestly adjusting underlying assumptions such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E to reflect a mix of recent price target trims and fresh bullish views on the business model. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Formula One Group reflects a mix of trimmed price targets and fresh optimism around the business model, with several bullish analysts highlighting long term visibility and potential for execution on new opportunities.
New Narrative • Apr 16
Formula One: "Away we go" or "driving to survive"?
Formula One Group -- previously known as Liberty Media -- is the company that is responsible for the marketing and commercialisation of the Formula One motorsport competition. The FIA, the motorsports regulatory body, is in charge of the rules and technical side of Formula One.Narrative Update • Apr 14
FWON.K: Durable Third Party Race Promotion Model Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have kept the fair value estimate for Formula One Group steady at $135. Recent price target trims of $5 to $7, alongside fresh upgrades and initiations, reflect a recalibration toward slightly lower profit margin assumptions and a higher future P/E multiple, supported by what they describe as a durable and visible business model.
Narrative Update • Mar 31
FWON.K: Third Party Race Promotion And 2026 Deals Will Drive Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their average price target for Formula One Group by $0.44 to reflect a slightly higher discount rate and slower revenue growth assumptions, partly offset by expectations for stronger profit margins and a lower future P/E multiple informed by recent mixed target moves and rating changes across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Formula One Group shows a mix of optimism and restraint, with several firms fine-tuning price targets and ratings rather than making sweeping calls.Narrative Update • Mar 17
FWON.K: Third Party Race Promotion Will Drive Upside Through 2026 Deals
Analysts have tightened expectations for Formula One Group with a modest reduction in projected growth and profitability assumptions. However, Street research price targets have seen a cluster of revisions around the $95 to $111 range as analysts highlight better understood risks, potential acquisitions, and underappreciated race promotion upside.
Narrative Update • Mar 03
FWON.K: Future Deal Activity And Race Promotion Will Drive Premium Earnings
Analysts have trimmed their average price target for Formula One Group by about $1, as slightly lower revenue growth assumptions are partly offset by a modestly higher profit margin outlook and updated P/E expectations, informed by recent rating changes, small target moves around $93 to $111, and views on potential acquisitions and race promotion opportunities. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Formula One Group cluster around rating changes and modest target moves, with analysts weighing potential deal activity and race economics against execution risk and event variability.Narrative Update • Feb 16
FWON.K: Third Party Race Promotion And 2026 Deals Will Drive Upside
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Formula One Group down from about $139 to $135. This reflects slightly higher discount rate assumptions, more cautious revenue growth expectations, and a lower future P/E multiple, partly offset by stronger projected profit margins and recent positive research that includes higher price targets and an upgrade to Outperform.Narrative Update • Feb 02
FWON.K: Third Party Race Promotion And 2026 Deals Will Test Fair Value
Narrative Update The analyst price target for Formula One Group has been nudged higher, with a small fair value increase to about $95.82 as analysts factor in slightly stronger revenue growth, modestly higher profit margins, a lower discount rate, and a marginally lower future P/E assumption following recent price target raises and an upgrade to Outperform. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Formula One Group has leaned constructive on the story, with several firms lifting price targets and one major upgrade to Outperform.Analysis Article • Feb 02
Here's Why Formula One Group (NASDAQ:FWON.K) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Narrative Update • Jan 19
FWON.K: Third Party Race Promotion Upside Will Confront Execution And Margin Risks
Our updated narrative reflects a slightly lower fair value estimate for Formula One Group of US$95.74, a change of about US$0.22, as analysts factor in modest tweaks to growth, margins and future P/E assumptions, alongside recent price target increases and more constructive research commentary. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Formula One Group has tilted constructive overall, with several firms lifting price targets and expressing greater confidence in the long term setup.Narrative Update • Jan 05
FWON.K: Higher Media Hopes Will Face Mounting Execution And Margin Risks
Analysts have raised their price target for Formula One Group from approximately $89.00 to about $96.00, citing a higher long term valuation multiple despite moderating growth and margin expectations, in line with recent Street target increases. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary from bearish analysts has highlighted that, even with upward revisions to select price targets, the risk reward profile for Formula One Group is becoming less compelling at current levels.Narrative Update • Dec 19
FWON.K: Expanding Media And Sponsorship Economics Will Drive Premium Future Earnings
The analyst price target for Formula One Group has been raised by $2 to $120, as analysts factor in slightly faster expected revenue growth and a higher future earnings multiple, despite modestly lower projected profit margins and a marginally reduced discount rate. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the higher price target as justified by a stronger long term growth runway for Formula One Group, supported by expanding media rights and sponsorship opportunities.Analysis Article • Dec 15
Subdued Growth No Barrier To Formula One Group's (NASDAQ:FWON.K) Price
When close to half the companies in the Entertainment industry in the United States have price-to-sales ratios (or...Narrative Update • Dec 05
FWON.K: Rising Media Economics Will Drive Future Premium Earnings Outperformance
Analysts slightly trimmed their fair value estimate for Formula One Group to about $118.07 from $118.67, reflecting more conservative assumptions on long term profit margins. At the same time, Street research, including a recent price target hike to $120, underscores confidence in the franchise and its premium valuation multiple.Analysis Article • Nov 27
The Return Trends At Formula One Group (NASDAQ:FWON.K) Look Promising
If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Amongst other...Narrative Update • Nov 21
FWON.K: Positive Earnings Momentum Will Drive Outperformance Amid Rising Price Target
The analyst fair value estimate for Formula One Group has increased from $117.47 to $118.67 per share. This change reflects a recent upward revision in the price target by analysts, based on a continued positive outlook and supporting research.Narrative Update • Nov 07
FWON.K: Strong Live Events and Dorna Integration Will Drive Long-Term Momentum
Analysts have raised their price target for Formula One Group by $1.60 to $117.47. They cite ongoing healthy trends in live events, promotion, and sponsorship, despite softer revenue growth expectations.Narrative Update • Sep 04
F1 Expansion And Digital Transformation Will Energize Racing's Future
Despite inclusion of the MotoGP acquisition, improved financial performance, and bullish media rights catalysts boosting long-term growth prospects, concerns over limited near-term rights opportunities and valuation risks have kept Formula One Group's consensus analyst price target unchanged at $115.87. Analyst Commentary Inclusion of MotoGP (Dorna) acquisition, leading to higher revenue and OIBDA estimates, with incremental monetization opportunities through MotoGP and expansion of portfolio.Analysis Article • Aug 15
Shareholders Can Be Confident That Formula One Group's (NASDAQ:FWON.K) Earnings Are High Quality
Investors were underwhelmed by the solid earnings posted by Formula One Group ( NASDAQ:FWON.K ) recently. Our analysis...Analysis Article • Aug 08
Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Formula One Group (NASDAQ:FWON.K)
NasdaqGS:FWON.K 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Formula One Group's Fair Values from the Community and select...Analysis Article • Jul 18
We Think Formula One Group (NASDAQ:FWON.K) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Formula One Group makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 25 | 3,988 | 222 | 455 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 3,821 | 273 | 437 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 3,481 | -85 | 417 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 3,620 | -30 | 408 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 3,716 | 278 | 388 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 3,692 | 279 | 354 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 3,428 | 371 | 332 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 3,222 | 185 | 316 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 2,746 | 499 | 319 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 2,574 | 489 | 308 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 2,594 | 484 | 307 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 2,573 | 558 | 288 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 2,606 | 35 | 261 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 2,559 | -123 | 244 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 2,316 | -179 | 223 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 2,136 | -190 | 210 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 1,834 | 1 | 188 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 1,763 | -44 | 180 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 1,286 | -299 | 173 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 1,145 | -596 | 174 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 1,183 | -765 | 189 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 1,219 | -629 | 197 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 1,815 | -506 | 208 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 2,022 | -311 | 210 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 1,980 | -368 | 215 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 1,994 | -367 | 212 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 1,959 | -281 | 210 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 1,827 | -150 | 204 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 1,916 | 449 | 190 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 1,770 | 370 | 195 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 1,801 | 334 | 203 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 1,783 | 255 | 199 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 1,213 | -120 | 160 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 712 | -42 | 122 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 96 | -58 | 74 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 0 | 329 | 58 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 0 | 274 | 64 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 0 | 112 | 69 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 0 | 167 | 75 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: FWON.K has a large one-off loss of $110.0M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 30th September, 2025.
Growing Profit Margin: FWON.K's current net profit margins (5.6%) are lower than last year (7.5%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: FWON.K has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 50.1% per year.
Accelerating Growth: FWON.K's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: FWON.K had negative earnings growth (-20.1%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Entertainment industry average (1.6%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: FWON.K's Return on Equity (2.6%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/06 15:04 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/06 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Formula One Group is covered by 27 analysts. 19 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Alex Pound | Arete Research Services LLP |
| David Joyce | Barclays |
| Matthew Harrigan | Benchmark Company |