RTL Group Posts 3.9% Revenue Rise as Streaming Side Grows, Though Fremantle Continues to Suffer

RTL expects Fremantle to pick up by the year's end with the rollout of new shows, including its "Baywatch" reboot

By Nick Vivarelli

Nick Vivarelli

International Correspondent

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European media conglomerate RTL Group on Tuesday posted first-half figures showing strong growth in streaming, with revenue up 3.9% to €2.9 billion ($ 3.3 billion), while revenues from its linear TV side and its Fremantle content business were down.

The acquisition of pay-TV operation ‌Sky Deutschland from Comcast in June has also increased the group’s revenue base. RTL said it now expects ​2026 revenue of €7.1 to €7.2 billion, ($8.20 ​billion-$8.32 billion), up from its previous ⁠forecast of €6.1 billion to €6.2 billion that it ​issued in March. 

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