Hulu’s Future Is up in the Air: Comcast Corporation (CMCSA), The Walt Disney Company (DIS), Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)

Hulu talks also offer another kind of opportunity. While there haven’t been specific reports this time around, the last time Hulu’s future was being discussed selling all or part of the company was clearly an option. With last year’s revenues a reported $700 million, the company could likely command at least as much if sold. While an acquisition from Netflix seems unlikely, Amazon has proven it is willing to buy companies that make sense, and Hulu seems to fit that bill. Of course, if Hulu is put on the auction block it is unlikely Netflix and Amazon will be the only parties interested, so that’s little more than speculation at this point.

Hulu’s future could have major implications for the future of streaming in the US. While Hulu doesn’t have a huge subscriber base, it has had a major impact on the domestic streaming market and cable itself. Don’t forget that the company was important enough that US regulators forced Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) to give up operational rights to keep it from being undermined. It’s certainly worth keeping an eye on for all parties involved.

The article Hulu’s Future Is up in the Air originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Chris Moore.

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