Twenty-First Century Fox (NASDAQ:FOXA) is a diversified media and entertainment company. Shares of Twenty-First Century Fox suffered for many of the same reasons as Discovery’s did: overall industry concerns over the fraying of the pay-TV bundle in addition to muted growth from its otherwise healthy stable of international properties. Fox broadcast network ratings (with the exception of sports broadcasts) have also been more challenged than an already tough industry comparison. Despite these challenges, we are encouraged by the opportunity for continued improvement at both Fox’s domestic channels (where underperforming networks have been rebranded and ratings have been improving; e.g., Fox Sports 1 and FXX) and continued growth opportunities for international properties, like Star India.
From Wallace Weitz (Trades, Portfolio)'s fourth quarter 2015 Value Fund commentary.
