ProSiebenSat.1 returns to EBITDA profit as programming spend drops €92 million

ProSiebenSat.1 posted H1 2026 EBITDA of €124 million, reversing an €99 million loss a year earlier (Deadline, 6 Aug 2026). Programming spend fell from €496 million to €404 million; personnel costs dropped €117 million to €299 million after job losses. Group revenue fell 9% to €1.5 billion, hit by a softer TV ad market, disposals and rivals holding World Cup rights.