Roku Tops Q3 Estimates as $22B Fox Deal Nears U.S. Antitrust ...
π Fox Corporation is closer to securing U.S. Justice Department clearance for its proposed $22 billion acquisition of streaming platform Roku.
π° Roku reported Q3 2026 revenue of $1.5 billion, a 24.1% year-over-year increase driven by strong performance in advertising and subscriptions.
π Roku shares fell 0.88% in after-hours trading despite beating earnings estimates, as investors await regulatory approval for the Fox deal.
βοΈ The merger faces antitrust scrutiny with regulators issuing a 'second request' for more information during a deeper review process.
π³οΈ Shareholders of both companies approved the cash-and-stock deal, with 99.9% of eligible Class B Fox shareholders voting in favor.
π The proposed acquisition was announced in June 2026 and is expected to close in the first half of 2027 pending regulatory clearance.
π₯ Competitors express concerns that the combined entity could give Fox's own content an advantage on Roku's platform.
π£οΈ Newsmax majority owner Chris Ruddy opposes the deal, citing a long-running dispute over streaming access for his media content.
ποΈ Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward stated the Justice Department will focus on keeping costs affordable for Americans under Trump's leadership.
π Analysts maintain a Hold rating on Roku with an average price target of $163.67, implying 5.5% upside from current levels.
- Fox Corporation is reportedly closer to securing U.S. Justice Department clearance for its proposed $22 billion acquisition of streaming platform Roku.