Seven West Media Ltd
SWM: XASX (AUS)
Morningstar Rating for Stocks | Fair Value | Economic Moat | Capital Allocation |
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A$9.80 | Fcw | Dvhqw |
TV Broadcasters Double Down on Costs as Revenue Continues to Fall
Advertising conditions in TV remain subdued, with September-quarter 2023 total market revenue down 8% year on year. Broadcast video on demand, or BVOD, revenue was up around 13%. But it was not enough to offset the 12% fall in metropolitan free-to-air advertising market, with regional likely not much better. Faced with this top-line headwind, TV operators are zeroing in on expenses.