21st Century Fox reported third-quarter earnings that topped analyst expectations as revenue grew thanks to higher advertising sales and a popular Super Bowl.
Shares rose 3.4 percent, or $1.08, to $33.20, in extended trading on Wednesday.
Profits were tempered by higher expenses due to the launch of new channels including Fox Sports 1.
The media conglomerate controlled by Rupert Murdoch said net income in the quarter through March fell 63 percent to $1.05 billion, or 47 cents per share, from $2.85 billion, or $1.22 per share, a year earlier.
Last year’s results were skewed by a special gain of $2.1 billion from raising its stake in German satellite TV operator Sky Deutschland.
After adjustments that offset each other, the resulting 47 cents per share of earnings beat the 35 cents expected by analysts polled by FactSet.
Revenue rose 12 percent to $8.22 billion from $7.35 billion a year ago. Analysts were expecting revenue of $7.98 billion.
Pay TV revenue grew 11 percent to $3.15 billion as it earned more in fees from distributors and advertising revenue rose. Operating earnings also increased despite the rising expenses for channel launches.