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Fitch Downgrades Televisa to BB+, Stripping Investment-Grade Status

Steeper Sky subscriber losses plus fiercer competition led Fitch to project lower 2025 revenue and EBITDA.

Overview

  • Fitch cut Grupo Televisa’s long-term issuer rating to BB+ from BBB−, moving the company to speculative grade.
  • Mexico national long-term rating was lowered to AA(mex) from AA+(mex) and the outlook remained Stable.
  • Senior unsecured debt ratings in both foreign and local currency were reduced to BB+.
  • Fitch forecasts 2025 revenue of about 59 billion pesos, down 5.1% year over year, and EBITDA near 20.4 billion pesos, a 5.7% decline.
  • Fitch flagged downside legal risk from a possible FIFA-related fine, while Televisa shares rose about 6.1% to 10.80 pesos, marking a third day of gains.