ITV reported strong FY2026 first-half results, with revenue rising across both its Studios and Media & Entertainment (M&E) businesses, supported by robust digital performance and the World Cup. The company said it will sell its M&E unit to Sky and expects a GBP 950 million cash return. ITV also announced a GBP 100 million share buyback and maintained its full-year guidance, citing resilience despite macroeconomic headwinds.