TKO Group (TKO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

TKO Group Holdings is a global sports and entertainment company formed through the merger of UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, and WWE, a leading producer of live sports entertainment. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol TKO. Its combined portfolio spans live events, television programming, digital and streaming platforms, pay-per-view content, merchandise, licensing and consumer products.

Under the UFC banner, TKO Group delivers high-profile mixed martial arts events across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America, distributing content through broadcast partners, digital subscriptions and pay-per-view. WWE contributes a roster of sports entertainment programming that includes weekly televised episodes, premium live events and an extensive digital archive. Both brands also drive revenue through branded merchandise, sponsorships and media rights agreements with major networks and streaming services.

UFC was founded in 1993 and grew into a global combat sports leader by developing signature pay-per-view events and a digital streaming platform. WWE traces its origins to the 1950s and has evolved into a multimedia powerhouse, producing live arena tours, scripted entertainment series and a dedicated streaming service. The merger, completed in 2023, united these complementary operations into a single, diversified enterprise aimed at expanding global reach and cross-platform engagement.

TKO Group’s leadership team is headed by President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Shapiro, with Executive Chair Ari Emanuel overseeing strategic direction. Together, they aim to leverage combined production capabilities and global distribution networks to enhance fan engagement, grow subscription and licensing revenues, and explore new opportunities in emerging markets and digital experiences.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $200.40 to $204.10
• 50-Day Range: $156.22 to $204.78
• 52-Week Range: $114.01 to $212.49
• Volume: 1.93 million shs
• Average Volume: 903,282 shs
• Market Capitalization: $39.92 billion
• P/E Ratio: 83.19
• Dividend Yield: 1.51%
• Price Target: $196.50
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

TKO Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

TKO Group scored higher than 53% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 169th out of 292 stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.4 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

TKO Group has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.84, and is based on 14 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Upside/Downside

The consensus price target for TKO Group is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

TKO Group has been the subject of 12 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: -18.81%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for TKO Group are expected to decrease by -18.81% in the coming year, from $3.88 to $3.15 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of TKO Group is 83.19, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 280.55.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of TKO Group is 83.19, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 18.45.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

TKO Group has a P/B Ratio of 3.95. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

7.89% of the float of TKO Group has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

TKO Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.9.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in TKO Group has recently decreased by 1.46%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

TKO Group pays a meaningful dividend of 1.49%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

TKO Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of TKO Group is 125.62%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on EPS estimates, TKO Group will have a dividend payout ratio of 96.51% in the coming year. This indicates that TKO Group may not be able to sustain their current dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

7.89% of the float of TKO Group has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

TKO Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.9.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in TKO Group has recently decreased by 1.46%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.69

News Sentiment

TKO Group has a news sentiment score of 0.69. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.90 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 41 news articles for TKO Group this week, compared to 22 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

23 people have searched for TKO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 77% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

8 people have added TKO Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 60% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, TKO Group insiders have sold 8,399.41% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $150,220.00 in company stock and sold $12,767,807.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

61.30% of the stock of TKO Group is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

89.79% of the stock of TKO Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

TKO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have TKO shares performed this year?

TKO Group's stock was trading at $142.11 at the beginning of the year. Since then, TKO shares have increased by 41.7% and is now trading at $201.33.

How were TKO Group's earnings last quarter?

TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:TKO) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August, 6th. The company reported $1.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.23 by $0.06. The company's quarterly revenue was up 53.7% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Is TKO Group doing a stock buyback?

TKO Group's Board of Directors initiated a share buyback plan on Monday, September 15th 2025, which allows the company to buy back $1,000,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could purchase up to 2.5% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are usually a sign that the company's management believes its shares are undervalued.

Who are TKO Group's major shareholders?

TKO Group's top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (3.92%), Ninety One UK Ltd (2.45%), State Street Corp (2.20%) and Lindsell Train Ltd (1.60%). Insiders that own company stock include Vincent K Mcmahon, Lake West Voteco LLC Silver, Ariel Emanuel, Nick Khan, Mark S Shapiro, Mark S Shapiro, Jonathan Kraft, Andrew M Schleimer, Peter C B Bynoe, Steven R Koonin, Shane Kapral and Sonya E Medina.
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How do I buy shares of TKO Group?

Shares of TKO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of TKO Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that TKO Group investors own include Waste Connections (WCN), American Water Works (AWK), The RMR Group (RMR), iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), AU Optronics (AUOTY) and Triple Flag Precious Metals (TFPM).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 6/30 Dividend: 6/13/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/30 Dividend: 6/13/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/30/2025
• Last Earnings: 8/06/2025
• Record date for 9/30 Dividend: 9/15/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 9/30 Dividend: 9/15/2025
• Today: 9/17/2025
• Dividend Payable: 9/30/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/05/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: MOVIE/TV PRD&DIST
• Sub-Industry: Entertainment
• Current Symbol: NYSE:TKO
• CIK: 1973266
• Web: N/A
• Phone: 203-352-8600
• Fax: 203-359-5151
• Employees: 1,300
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for TKO Group: $196.50
• High Price Target: $250.00
• Low Price Target: $143.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -2.4%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.84
• Research Coverage: 19 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $2.42
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 83.19
• Forward P/E Ratio: 51.89
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $9.41 million
• Net Margins: 5.40%
• Pretax Margin: 18.51%
• Return on Equity: 2.82%
• Return on Assets: 1.91%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.28
• Current Ratio: 1.30
• Quick Ratio: 1.30

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $2.80 billion
• Price / Sales: 14.24
• Cash Flow: $4.51 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 44.60
• Book Value: $50.91 per share
• Price / Book: 3.95

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 198,300,000
• Free Float: 76,741,000
• Market Cap: $39.92 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.79