Markets · on the rundown Monday, June 15, 2026
Fox Acquires Roku for $22B; ROKU Stock Jumps 20%
Covered by 3 outlets over 36 hours. First reported by financialpost.com at 15:58 UTC on June 15, 2026.
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What happened?
- Roku boasts over 100 million active subscriber accounts, providing immediate streaming platform reach.
- Roku shares rose about 20% on the announcement.
- Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch states the merger will "transform the scope of our company into high-growth verticals."
- The deal blends Fox’s ad-supported Tubi with Roku’s streaming platform and advertising capabilities.
Fox Corp. will acquire Roku in a $22B debt-inclusive deal, paying $96 cash + 0.9693 Class A shares per Roku share. Roku shares rose about 20% on the news, while Fox shares fell. The combined company becomes the third-largest U.S. TV entity by viewership.
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Who reported it, and when?
| Time | Report | Run by |
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| Jun 15 15:58 | Fox to buy Roku at US$22 billion value in streaming video push |
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| Jun 15 18:32 | Fox to Buy Roku at $22 Billion Value in Streaming Video Push |
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| Jun 17 04:01 | Report by Digiday |
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More news naming Roku
- Mar 23 · Finance Genuine Parts and Roku shares trade up 1
- Mar 6 · Finance Ark funds buy Amazon, Roblox shares; sell Roku stake 2
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