SiriusXM raises 2026 guidance as Q3 profit rises and subscribers hold near 33 million
The gist
SiriusXM reported Q3 net income of $317 million and raised full-year 2026 guidance for the second straight quarter.
The satellite radio company is leaning on podcast ads and a stabilized subscriber base.
How it unfolded
- Oct 28, 2026SiriusXM announced a holiday lineup of 25 seasonal music channels, starting Nov. 2 in-car and on the SiriusXM app.
- Oct 29, 2026SiriusXM reported Q3 revenue of $2.153 billion, net income of $317 million, adjusted EBITDA of $694 million and free cash flow of $293 million.
- Oct 29, 2026The company added 5,000 net new self-pay subscribers, holding the total at 32.854 million with monthly churn of 1.5%.