News Corporation (NWS) Stock Price & Analysis
News Corporation (NWS) closed at USD 33.95 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 2.03% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 33.95; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 32.92–33.99 on volume of 764,838 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 25.49–35.76 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:21 UTC.
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Key facts (NWS)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $9.03B, net income $573M (6.3% margin), free cash flow $811M (SEC filings).
- 2 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold NWS (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 2 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +13.4% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +45.3% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-04, EPS estimate USD 0.26, revenue estimate $2.26B.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (NWS)
| USD | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | FY2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $10.4B | $8.01B | $8.25B | $8.45B | $9.03B | $9.03B |
| Net income | $623M | $149M | $266M | $1.18B | $573M | $573M |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.05 | $0.26 | $0.46 | $2.07 | $1.03 | — |
| Free cash flow | $855M | $745M | $741M | $571M | $811M | $811M |
| Net margin | 6.0% | 1.9% | 3.2% | 14.0% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Revenue growth | +11.0% | -22.9% | +3.0% | +2.4% | +6.8% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $1.82B | $1.76B | $1.87B | $2.40B | $2.10B | — |
| Total debt | $3.07B | $2.97B | $2.10B | $1.96B | $1.99B | — |
Fiscal years end Jun. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (NWS)
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Jun 2026 27.3x, Jun 2025 16.6x, Jun 2024 61.2x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (NWS)
2 of 80 tracked investors hold NWS. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yacktman Asset Management | 2.32% | $188M | Added +2.3% | |
| Dodge & Cox Funds | Dodge & Cox | 0.16% | $311M | Added +2.3% |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (NWS)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +13.4% | +45.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +13.4% | +7.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 26.8% | 27.1% |
| Max drawdown | -17.7% (Oct 2025→Feb 2026) | -36.0% (Oct 2021→Sep 2022) |
NWS revenue by business segment (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | $644.0M | 27.6% | +6.6% |
| News and Information Services | $574.0M | 24.6% | +5.3% |
| Book Publishing | $566.0M | 24.2% | +14.6% |
| Digital Real Estate Services | $553.0M | 23.7% | +18.7% |
| Total revenue | $2.34B | 100% | — |
NWS revenue by product line (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circulation and subscription | $820.0M | 35.1% | +7.0% |
| Consumer | $538.0M | 23.0% | +16.5% |
| Real estate | $435.0M | 18.6% | +21.5% |
| Advertising | $363.0M | 15.5% | +2.8% |
| Other | $181.0M | 7.7% | +6.5% |
| Total revenue | $2.34B | 100% | — |
NWS revenue by region (fiscal year ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States And Canada | $4.37B | 48.4% | +6.0% |
| Domestic Pension Benefits | $4.20B | 46.5% | +5.0% |
| Australasia And Other | $2.83B | 31.3% | +8.0% |
| Australia | $2.40B | 26.6% | +9.1% |
| Europe | $1.83B | 20.3% | +7.0% |
| U.K. | $1.30B | 14.4% | +8.3% |
| Total revenue | $9.03B | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
NWS suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 10-K)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Customer | Adobe (ADBE) | “(1)Includes visits via websites and mobile apps from individual consumers and enterprise customers based on Adobe Analytics for the 12 months ended June 30, 2026.” |
| Customer | Amazon (AMZN) | “HarperCollins derives its revenue from the sale and licensing of print and digital books to a customer base that includes global technology companies, traditional brick and mortar booksellers, wholesale clubs and discount stores, including Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble and Tesco, as well as from third-party distribution services.” |
| Customer | Apple (AAPL) | “HarperCollins derives its revenue from the sale and licensing of print and digital books to a customer base that includes global technology companies, traditional brick and mortar booksellers, wholesale clubs and discount stores, including Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble and Tesco, as well as from third-party distribution services.” |
Quoted from the company's 10-K filed Aug 7, 2026.
NWS analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.26 | $0.26 | +0.9% | $2.26B | 4 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.47 | $0.47 | +0.7% | $2.47B | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Jun 2027) | $1.32 | $1.29 | +2.2% | $9.41B | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Jun 2028) | $1.51 | $1.46 | +3.7% | $9.73B | 5 |
NWS options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±12.7% (±$4.32) by Jan 15, 2027, which includes earnings on Nov 4, 2026. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved ±2.9% on average.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 32.3% | ±12.7% |
| Apr 16, 2027 | 175 | 29.4% | ±16.4% |
30-day implied volatility 37% vs 23% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) —. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:21 UTC)
| Price | USD 33.95 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.03% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 33.95 |
| Open | USD 33.95 |
| Day Range | USD 32.92 – 33.99 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 25.49 – 35.76 |
| Volume | 764,838 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (NWS)
Nexqual's technical model rates NWS "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:21 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 62.07 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 33.09) |
| MACD | 0.2 (positive) |
Earnings (NWS)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-04 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.26 |
| Revenue Estimate | $2.26B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.35 vs est 0.23 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.21 vs est 0.2 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.4 vs est 0.37 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.22 vs est 0.19 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:21 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (NWS)
| Total Revenue | $9.03B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +10.80% |
| Gross Margin | +57.17% |
| Operating Margin | +12.54% |
| Profit Margin | +6.35% |
| ROE | +7.98% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.32 |
| Current Ratio | 1.62 |
| Total Cash | $2.10B |
| Total Debt | $2.92B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:21 UTC.
Ownership (NWS)
| Insider Ownership | +35.35% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +48.98% |
| Shares Outstanding | 179.39M |
| Float | 539.41M |
| Short % of Float | +3.46% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:21 UTC.
From News Corporation's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-08-07)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- During fiscal 2026, HarperCollins U.S. had 230 titles on the New York Times print and digital bestseller lists, with 37 titles hitting number one, including The Ballad of Falling Dragons by Sarah A.
- HarperCollins derives its revenue from the sale and licensing of print and digital books to a customer base that includes global technology companies, traditional brick and mortar booksellers, wholesale clubs and discount stores, including Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble and Tesco, as well as from third-party distribution services.
- The Company believes that these changes will continue to pose opportunities and challenges, and that it is well positioned to leverage its global reach, brand recognition, premium products and proprietary technology to take advantage of the opportunities presented by these changes.
- The real estate referral-based business model, as well as the RealPRO SelectSM lead generation product, leverage Move's proprietary technology and platform to connect real estate professionals and other service providers, such as lenders and insurance companies, to pre-vetted consumers who have submitted inquiries via the Realtor.com® website and mobile apps, as well as other online sources.
Partnerships
- REA Group continued to execute on its financial services strategy, with its broker network benefiting from continued investment in core platforms and AI training and tools to support broker productivity.
- Built together with MLSs, the platform was designed to elevate the search experience and strengthen MLS and professional value while offering buyers and sellers, in collaboration with their agents, a guided path from search to close.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- Risks Related to Information Technology, Cybersecurity and Data Protection
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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