Fox News Achieves Record Q1 Ratings, Dominates Rivals

In the first quarter of 2025, Fox News achieved record viewership, averaging 3.01 million primetime viewers, a 46% increase from the previous year, while its competitors, CNN and MSNBC, saw declines. Specifically, MSNBC averaged 1.02 million viewers (down 18%) and CNN 558,000 (down 6%). In the key demographic of adults aged 25-54, Fox News experienced a 63% increase to 380,000 viewers, contrasting sharply with CNN's slight decline and MSNBC's significant drop. March continued this trend, with Fox averaging 3.13 million primetime viewers, while MSNBC and CNN faced similar declines. Overall, Fox accounted for 65% of total day cable news viewers, significantly outpacing its competitors, who struggled to maintain their audiences. The surge in Fox's ratings is attributed to notable interviews and a strong performance in the younger demographic, attracting new advertisers in the process.