AceShowbiz - Daniel Alegre, CEO of Spanish-language media giant TelevisaUnivision, recently addressed the company's ongoing carriage dispute with YouTube TV. Speaking to Wall Street analysts after releasing Q3 financial results, Alegre emphasized the conflict's impact on crucial information access for Hispanic communities.

“Hispanics turn to us for information when it comes to fires in LA, floods in Texas, hurricanes in Florida, or government shutdowns,” Alegre stated. He stressed this is “more about access for Hispanics to the content that they need, both entertainment and as informational,” highlighting TelevisaUnivision’s vital role.

The dispute centers on YouTube TV’s decision to move the flagship Univision broadcast network from its base tier to a separate, Spanish-language add-on. This has disrupted viewer access. Despite ongoing negotiations, a resolution remains elusive, leaving Univision’s future availability uncertain.

Alegre firmly rejected YouTube TV’s justification of insufficient viewership. He told analysts, “YouTube TV’s position that there isn’t enough viewing of our content is either an error in their algorithm or just factually incorrect,” directly challenging the platform’s data and rationale for the altered carriage terms.

While affirming TelevisaUnivision remains open to negotiations, Alegre highlighted significant backing. Support includes Senators, Congressmen, SEC Chairman Brendan Carr, various Hispanic groups, and even President Trump, all recognizing Univision's importance for Hispanic audiences.

Coinciding with these statements, TelevisaUnivision reported higher adjusted profitability for its third quarter. This positive performance was driven by continued growth in streaming profits and the beneficial impact of implemented cost-efficiency measures.

However, the company’s U.S. revenue for Q3 2025 declined by 2 percent to $831.3 million. This was primarily due to an 11 percent drop in advertising revenue, which could not be fully offset by gains in other streams.

Subscription and licensing revenue saw an 11 percent gain, though smaller in dollar terms. U.S. ad revenue fell to $428.2 million, an 8 percent decline when excluding political advertising. DTC streaming growth was overshadowed by broader market softness, presenting a mixed financial outlook for TelevisaUnivision’s latest quarter.