ITV maintains outlook after solid Q1, strong ITVX momentum

14th May 2026 09:01

(Sharecast News) - Media giant ITV said on Thursday that its first‑quarter trading performance was in line with expectations, with group external revenue up 1% and total revenue broadly flat year‑on‑year.

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ITV earnings dip, still in talks with Sky over potential sale of M&E business

5th Mar 2026 08:44

(Sharecast News) - ITV posted a dip in full-year earnings on Thursday, with revenues broadly flat, as the broadcaster said it was still in talks with Sky about a possible sale of its media and entertainment business.

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Sky's deal talks with ITV have slowed - report

13th Feb 2026 10:40

(Sharecast News) - Sky's talks with London-listed broadcaster ITV about buying its broadcast channels and streaming platform have reportedly slowed in recent weeks, as the battle to buy Warner Bros Discovery disrupts the industry.

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ITV confirms talks with Sky on sale of broadcast arm

7th Nov 2025 07:19

(Sharecast News) - ITV on Friday confirmed it was in preliminary discussions regarding a possible sale of its broadcasting business to Comcast-owned Sky for an enterprise value of £1.6bn, sending shares in the company surging by a fifth.

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ITV backs full-year expectations amid 'uncertain' UK outlook

6th Nov 2025 07:51

(Sharecast News) - Broadcaster ITV but backed its expectations for the year on Thursday but said total advertising revenue was set to drop 9% in the fourth quarter amid an "uncertain" UK outlook.

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Liberty Global sells half its ITV stake in placing, shares tumble

22nd Oct 2025 08:31

(Sharecast News) - ITV tumbled on Wednesday after its largest shareholder, Liberty Global, sold half its stake in the broadcaster in a placing, raising about £135m.

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London close: Stocks mixed after lacklustre UK GDP reading

16th Oct 2025 15:58

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Thursday's session mixed as investors weighed weak domestic growth data against a broadly steady performance from blue-chips.

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ITV chair Cosslett tapped to chair Johnson Matthey

17th Jul 2025 09:32

(Sharecast News) - Johnson Matthey announced the appointment of Andrew Cosslett as its new non-executive chair, effective immediately following the conclusion of its annual general meeting on Thursday.

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ITV upbeat after first quarter meets expectations

15th May 2025 08:08

(Sharecast News) - British broadcaster ITV reaffirmed its full-out outlook on Thursday, despite a dip in revenues, after first-quarter trading met expectations.

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France's Banijay mulls ITV bid - report

28th Apr 2025 08:55

(Sharecast News) - Peaky Blinders maker Banijay Group is working on plans for a takeover offer for ITV or its studio arm, according to a report published on Sunday.

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Sunday newspaper round-up: ITV, Tax, B & M

16th Mar 2025 13:35

(Sharecast News) - ITV and All3Media's continue to forge ahead with their plans to create a £3bn British TV production giant. Ultimately, their idea is that the new venture will list on the London Stock Exchange. Although a deal remains far from certain, talks are understood to have reached a very detailed level. ITV's broadcast and streaming business would keep their own share quote, while ITV Studios was merged with All3. - The Financial Mail on Sunday

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ITV delivers record profits in FY24

6th Mar 2025 10:34

(Sharecast News) - Television network ITV said on Thursday that it had made record profits in FY24 despite seeing a modest decline in revenues throughout the year.

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London close: Stocks rise after Trump announces 25pc steel tariffs

10th Feb 2025 16:11

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended higher on Monday as investors shrugged off US president Donald Trump's latest tariff announcement, of a 25% duty on steel imports across the board.

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London close: Stocks finish upbeat session in the green

25th Nov 2024 15:57

(Sharecast News) - London markets closed higher on Monday as investors reacted positively to geopolitical developments, including US president-elect Donald Trump's announcement of Scott Bessent as the next Treasury Secretary.

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ITV surges as suitors said to be circling again

25th Nov 2024 08:07

(Sharecast News) - Shares in ITV surged on Monday following a report over the weekend that potential suitors have begun circling the broadcaster again after a prolonged period of share price weakness and renewed questions about its long-term strategic destiny.

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