RTL Group released first half figures today, raising its full-year 2026 revenue forecast and reflecting the June acquisition of Sky Deutschland, which has significantly expanded the group’s revenue base.
RTL now expects full-year revenue of €7.1 billion to €7.2 billion ($8.2 billion-$8.3 billion), up from its previous forecast of €6.1 billion to €6.2 billion.
First-half revenue increased nearly 4 percent on a reported basis to €2.9 billion. The company posted a strong growth in streaming, with revenue up 3.9 percent to €2.9 billion, while revenues from linear TV and Fremantle were down 4 percent and 7.7 percent respectively.
RTL cautioned that Sky Deutschland’s contribution was boosted by the absence of Bundesliga production and licensing costs, and expects the business to be broadly break-even for the full year.
RTL expects the acquisition to generate annual cost savings and other synergies of €250 million within three years. Schwebig said most of the synergies will be realized in 2027 and 2028, with about 75 percent expected to come from cost savings, including the elimination of overlapping structures.
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