April 2026 Cable Ratings: Fox Leads Total Viewers, CNN Gains Demo
Adjust ad targeting budgets based on updated viewership data.
Adjust ad targeting budgets based on updated viewership data.
Summary
In April 2026, Fox News topped the cable ratings with 2.861 million total viewers in primetime and 284,000 viewers in the 25‑54 demo, though it saw a 4% drop in total viewers and 12% decline in the demo compared to March. MSNOW had 1.256 million primetime viewers and 135,000 in the demo, while CNN drew 910,000 viewers and 157,000 in the demo. Fox remains the only network to lead both total viewers and the 25‑54 demo in primetime, but it experienced a 12% decline in the demo versus March. MSNOW maintained a strong position, ranking third in primetime and second in total day. CNN’s primetime viewership rose 1% from March but fell 10% in the demo. Telemundo’s investment in Spanish‑language coverage reflects the competitive CTV environment.
Key changes
- Fox News led cable ratings with 2.861M primetime viewers and 284K 25‑54 demo.
- Fox saw a 4% drop in total viewers and 12% decline in the demo versus March.
- MSNOW had 1.256M primetime viewers and 135K 25‑54 demo.
- CNN drew 910K viewers and 157K 25‑54 demo in primetime.
- Fox remains the only network to lead both total viewers and the 25‑54 demo in primetime.
- MSNOW ranked third in primetime and second in total day.
- CNN’s primetime viewership rose 1% from March but fell 10% in the demo.