News Corporation(NWS)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios

NWS•NASDAQ

$30.47

37.6× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026

SectorCommunication Services IndustryEntertainment Sub-IndustryFilm and TV Production and Networks

AboutNews Corporation, a media and information services company, creates and distributes authoritative and engaging content, and other products and services for consumers and businesses worldwide. It operates in six segments: Digital Real Estate Services, Subscription Video Services, Dow Jones, Book Publishing, News Media, and Other. The company distributes content and data products, including The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, MarketWatch, Investor's Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, and OPIS through various media channels, such as newspapers, newswires, websites, mobile apps, newsletters, magazines, proprietary databases, live journalism, video, and podcasts. It also owns and operates daily, Sunday, weekly, and bi-weekly newspapers comprising The Australian, The Weekend Australian, The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Telegraph, Herald Sun, Sunday Herald Sun, The Courier Mail, The Sunday Mail, The Advertiser, Sunday Mail, The Sun, The Sun on Sunday, The Times, The Sunday Times, and New York Post, as well as digital mastheads and other websites. In addition, the company publishes general fiction, nonfiction, children's, and religious books; provides sports, entertainment, and news services to pay-TV and streaming subscribers, and other commercial licensees through cable, satellite, and internet distribution; and broadcasts rights to live sporting events. Further, it offers property and property-related advertising and services on its websites and mobile applications; online real estate services; and financial services. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in New York, New York.Show more

Revenue$8.45B+2.4%
EBITDA$1.59B+13.0%
Net Income$464M+74.4%
EPS (Diluted)0.81+72.3%
Gross Margin56.19%+3.8%
EBITDA Margin18.85%+10.3%
Operating Margin16.74%+13.1%
Net Margin5.49%+70.3%
ROE5.04%+70.2%

NWS Price & Volume

News Corporation (NWS) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart

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Structural Margin Volatility Masks Deleveraging Progress

Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q3

VerdictNeutral

Growth:Mixed

Profitability:Moderate

Financial:Healthy

Cash Flow:Mixed

Primary Risk:Conglomerate discount and complexity

Key Thesis Takeaways

News Corporation is navigating a complex transition toward digital revenue streams, though performance remains tethered to cyclical media headwinds and the consolidation of majority-owned subsidiaries like the REA Group.
While the company has successfully reduced its total debt from $4.2 billion in 2024Q2 to $2.9 billion in 2026Q3, investors should remain cautious regarding the sustainability of earnings given the significant fluctuations in operating margins.
Future growth hinges on the company's ability to stabilize its core segments and improve cash conversion efficiency, which has been historically distorted by volatile working capital requirements.

Verdict Logic

while the company has successfully deleveraged to a 0.32 debt-to-equity ratio, the current P/E of 35.47 appears elevated given the persistent volatility in net income and structural margin pressure.

NWS Growth Metrics

News Corporation (NWS) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR

Revenue CAGR

10 Years-0.21%

5 Years-1.27%

3 Years-6.63%

TTM4.3%

Profit CAGR

10 Years-

5 Years-

3 Years-9.36%

TTM-12.73%

EPS CAGR

10 Years-

5 Years-

3 Years-8.29%

TTM-12.81%

Return on Capital

10 Years7.55%

5 Years10.03%

3 Years9.19%

Last Year10.67%

NWS Recent Earnings

News Corporation (NWS) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters

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●Beat EPS 9/12 qtrs (75%)●Beat Revenue 9/12 qtrs (75%)

Q2 2026Latest

May 7, 2026

Metric

Actual

Est

EPS

$0.21+11.5%

$0.19

Rev

$2.2B+3.2%

$2.1B

Q1 2026

Feb 5, 2026

Metric

Actual

Est

EPS

$0.40+60.0%

$0.25

Rev

$2.4B+2.4%

$2.3B

Q4 2025

Nov 6, 2025

Metric

Actual

Est

EPS

$0.22+13.5%

$0.19

Rev

$2.1B+1.6%

$2.1B

Q3 2025

Aug 5, 2025

Metric

Actual

Est

EPS

$0.19-4.7%

$0.20

Rev

$2.1B+0.7%

$2.1B

Quarter	Date	EPS (Act vs Est)	Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q2 2026Latest	May 7, 2026	$0.21vs $0.19+11.5%	$2.2Bvs $2.1B+3.2%
Q1 2026	Feb 5, 2026	$0.40vs $0.25+60.0%	$2.4Bvs $2.3B+2.4%
Q4 2025	Nov 6, 2025	$0.22vs $0.19+13.5%	$2.1Bvs $2.1B+1.6%
Q3 2025	Aug 5, 2025	$0.19vs $0.20-4.7%	$2.1Bvs $2.1B+0.7%

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Latest NWS News

Recent stock market news and headlines for News Corporation (NWS)

PRNewsWire·6 days ago

National Holding Company Acquires Moving.com and MoveAI, Bringing AI-Powered Innovation to the Consumer Moving Experience

New technology investments will streamline planning, vendor selection, and move coordination while connecting consumers with trusted moving professionals BROADVIEW, Ill., July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- National Holding Company, one of the nation's most established moving and transportation enterprises, today announced the acquisition of Moving.com, one of the most recognized online moving marketplaces in the United States, and MoveAI, an AI-powered moving concierge technology designed to simplify the relocation process for consumers.

PRNewsWire·Jun 30, 2026

Life, Liberty and a Mortgage: The 5 Federal Laws That Turned Homeownership Into an American Reality

A new Realtor.com ® report traces how Congress has intervened — again and again — to make the American dream financially possible, and what it would take to do it once more AUSTIN, Texas, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the United States marks 250 years of independence, just over 65% of American households own their homes, a rate that did not arrive by accident. A new Realtor.com® analysis of federal housing legislation finds that significant surges in U.S. homeownership have each been preceded by an act of Congress, from the Homestead Act of 1862 to the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, and that the tools to move the needle again exist today.

GuruFocus·Jun 18, 2026

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Neogen Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG), an innovative leader in food and animal safety solutions, today announced the expanded availability of FIFRA* Section 2(ee)

Business Wire·Jun 18, 2026

Neogen® Committed to Helping Ranchers, Livestock Producers, and Horse Owners Fight Against New World Screwworm

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PRNewsWire·Jun 18, 2026

The Empty Nest Is on Hold: 1 in 3 Adults Under 35 Lives With Their Parents, Realtor.com® Finds

/PRNewswire/ -- A record 25.2 million adults under 35 lived with their parents in 2025, surpassing even the pandemic peak, as housing costs continue to price

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for News Corporation (NWS)

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Company	Price	Market Cap	P/E Ratio	Rev Growth (1Y)	Net Margin	ROE	Div Yield
NWSNews CorporationCurrent	$30.47	$16.68B	37.62	2.42%	5.49%	5.04%	1.07%
NYTThe New York Times Company	$73.72	$11.93B	35.27	9.24%	13.18%	19.22%	—
GCIGannett Co., Inc.	$5.96	$876.77M	-33.11	-5.79%	4.11%	49.68%	—
NWSANews Corporation	$26.92	$15.11B	13.00	2.42%	11.8%	11.38%	—
LEELee Enterprises, Incorporated	$9.34	$56.96M	-1.52	-8.02%	-3.02%	—	—
FOXAFox Corporation	$54.92	$24.08B	11.19	16.6%	10.56%	14.58%	—

Compare NWS vs Peers

News Corporation (NWS) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

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Peer Set

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NWS SEC Filings & Documents

News Corporation (NWS) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

Material company update

May 18, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 15, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 14, 2026·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

FY 2026

May 8, 2026·SEC

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NWS Frequently Asked Questions

News Corporation (NWS) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials

What is News Corporation's revenue?

News Corporation (NWS) reported $8.80B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 3% decrease from $9.10B in 2011.

How fast is News Corporation growing?

News Corporation (NWS) grew revenue by 2.4% over the past year. Growth has been modest.

Is NWS profitable?

Yes, News Corporation (NWS) is profitable, generating $425.0M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (5.5% net margin).

Dividend & Returns

Does NWS pay dividends?

Yes, News Corporation (NWS) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.07%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is NWS's return on equity?

News Corporation (NWS) has a return on equity (ROE) of 5.0%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.

What is News Corporation's free cash flow?

News Corporation (NWS) generated $560.0M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

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Quarter

Date

EPS (Act vs Est)

Revenue (Act vs Est)

Q2 2026Latest

May 7, 2026

$0.21vs $0.19+11.5%

$2.2Bvs $2.1B+3.2%

Q1 2026

Feb 5, 2026

$0.40vs $0.25+60.0%

$2.4Bvs $2.3B+2.4%

Q4 2025

Nov 6, 2025

$0.22vs $0.19+13.5%

$2.1Bvs $2.1B+1.6%

Q3 2025

Aug 5, 2025

$0.19vs $0.20-4.7%

$2.1Bvs $2.1B+0.7%

Company

Price

Market Cap

P/E Ratio

Rev Growth (1Y)

Net Margin

ROE

Div Yield

NWSNews CorporationCurrent

$30.47

$16.68B

37.62

2.42%

5.49%

5.04%

1.07%

NYTThe New York Times Company

$73.72

$11.93B

35.27

9.24%

13.18%

19.22%

—

GCIGannett Co., Inc.

$5.96

$876.77M

-33.11

-5.79%

4.11%

49.68%

—

NWSANews Corporation

$26.92

$15.11B

13.00

2.42%

11.8%

11.38%

—

LEELee Enterprises, Incorporated

$9.34

$56.96M

-1.52

-8.02%

-3.02%

—

FOXAFox Corporation

$54.92

$24.08B

11.19

16.6%

10.56%

14.58%

—