$FWONK

Why Jefferies Is Bullish on Formula One Stock Now

Liberty Media (FWONK) stock is down 4% YTD and 4% over 52 weeks, despite a recent 2% rise on positive Jefferies coverage. Q2 2026 results showed revenue declines due to fewer F1 races, with F1 revenue down 38% YOY to $764M. Analysts expect EPS to fall 8% YOY in 2026 but rise 16% in 2027. FWONK has a 'Strong Buy' consensus rating, with a $117.69 avg. price target, suggesting 24% upside.

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Published Sep 17, 2026, 6:30 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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Why it matters

The earnings miss highlights short‑term revenue pressure but management expects a full 24‑race calendar in 2027, which could improve outlook.

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Market read

FWONK's earnings decline may trigger short‑term sell pressure, but long‑term growth prospects remain debated.

03

What to watch

Increasing digital viewership and extended Las Vegas Grand Prix contract may offset near‑term revenue weakness.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: post‑Q2 earnings release

Background

Liberty Media's Formula One unit reported a sharp decline in Q2 2026 due to fewer races, while MotoGP performed relatively better.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$FWONKBearishMedium confidence
Context

Q2 2026 earnings show a 38% drop in Formula One revenue and EPS of $0.02, missing estimates.

Expected impact

Potential downside of 5-10% over the next few days.

Evidence & confidence

Significant revenue and earnings decline, coupled with higher valuation multiples, suggest bearish pressure.

Market effects

Weak F1 results may weigh on sports media and entertainment sector valuations.

Limited to U.S. and European investors with exposure to Liberty Media.

Modest, as Formula One is a niche segment within global media.

Counterpoint

Analysts note that reduced race count is temporary and long‑term growth from media rights could support the stock.

Key entities

  • Liberty Media Formula One

    Operator of the Formula One racing series, ticker FWONK.

  • Jefferies

    Raised bullish stance on FWONK following earnings.

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