Latest Nine Entertainment Co. (ASX:NEC) News

Nine Entertainment has extended its Australian Premier League streaming and broadcast rights through the 2033-34 season, securing a major audience driver for Stan Sport. The deal carries an expected rights-fee increase of about 3% a year, while Nine says changes to legacy Optus discounts and other initiatives should offset higher costs.

The WIN Group has increased its economic interest in Nine Entertainment (ASX:NEC) to 31.18% by acquiring 47 million shares on market, nudging its voting power closer to a quarter of the company.

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited posted a $511 million statutory net profit for FY26, driven by significant portfolio restructuring and growth in digital and outdoor advertising, while advancing AI licensing partnerships.

Mining news drove the week, with drilling hits, funding wins and takeover bids pushing several small and mid-cap names sharply higher or lower. The biggest swings came from tin, platinum group metals and copper, while gold M&A in WA stayed at the centre of trading.

Nine Entertainment has locked in exclusive free-to-air and streaming rights for NRL and NRLW matches from 2028 to 2034, reinforcing its dominance in Australian sports broadcasting and promising continued audience growth.

Nine Entertainment’s acquisition of QMS Media and sale of Nine Radio mark a strategic pivot, with strong Q3 digital and subscription revenue growth cushioning a cautious Q4 advertising environment.

Small caps stole the week, led by a big funding deal in gold and two revenue breakouts. Meanwhile, some well-known names slid after profit updates failed to calm nerves on costs and outlooks.

Nine Entertainment reports a 6% increase in Group EBITDA to $201 million and a 30% jump in net profit, driven by strong streaming and digital subscription growth amid strategic portfolio shifts.

Small caps did the heavy lifting this week, led by two big discovery stories in resources. Funding raises and takeover moves kept attention on who can pay for the next step, not just promise it.

Nine Entertainment Co. is reshaping its media portfolio with the acquisition of QMS Media, the sale of its radio assets, and a regional TV affiliate deal, aiming to boost digital revenue to over 60% by FY27.

Nine Entertainment reported a resilient FY25 with strategic transformation gains, digital subscription growth, and a major capital return following the sale of its Domain stake. Leadership changes and regulatory challenges frame its path forward.

Nine Entertainment reports continued digital subscription growth and cost efficiencies that help offset a softer advertising market in Q1 FY26, setting the stage for EBITDA gains.