FuboTV has reported a modest increase in its North American subscriber base, reaching 1.63 million in the third quarter, a 1 percent rise from 1.61 million during the same period last year. This announcement, made on Monday, comes amidst the backdrop of the company’s recent merger deal with Disney that will see Fubo integrate with Hulu + Live TV.
In comparison, Fubo’s subscriber count stood at 1.35 million in the second quarter of 2025. However, during the latest quarter, revenue experienced a slight decline, falling 2 percent to $368.6 million compared to $374.7 million a year earlier. While there is a contraction in revenue, the company’s net loss attributable to shareholders significantly improved to $18.8 million, down from a net loss of $52.4 million in the previous year.
The merger with Disney is poised to transform the landscape of streaming TV, especially as Disney channels, including ABC and ESPN, have recently gone dark on YouTube TV. Despite this shift, Fubo’s CEO, David Gandler, emphasized that the company is not looking to capitalize on this situation but is instead concentrating on its own growth strategies.
Fubo and Hulu + Live TV will maintain their distinct brands, with Hulu being part of the broader Disney bundle, forming one of the largest live TV streaming services in the United States. Gandler noted that by entering the Disney ecosystem, Fubo intends to leverage ESPN’s extensive offerings, spanning football, basketball, baseball, and soccer, to boost its subscriber count further.
Additionally, Fubo’s CFO, John Janedis, highlighted the recent launch of Fubo Sports, a sports-centric streaming package offered in over 100 U.S. markets. He reported positive trends with minimal cannibalization from existing services, suggesting that this addition is expanding the company’s potential market while also improving subscriber retention rates.
Fubo’s financial adjustments and strategic collaborations indicate a proactive approach to navigating the competitive streaming industry, with a hopeful outlook on subscriber growth and revenue stabilization as the company capitalizes on its new opportunities within the Disney partnership.