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NEC Stock Chart & Stats
AU$1.11
-AU$0.01(-0.76%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$1.11
-AU$0.01(-0.76%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.84 - AU$1.90
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.91M
Average Volume (3M)7.76M
Market Cap
AU$1.41B
Enterprise ValueAU$2.00B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$158.55M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$511.09M
Price to Earnings (P/E)323.2
Beta0.87
Next Earnings
Aug 26, 2026EPS Estimate
0.03Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.83%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)<0.01
Shares Outstanding1,585,762,100
10 Day Avg. Volume5,600,448
30 Day Avg. Volume7,761,384
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-5.51
Price to Book (P/B)1.64
Price to Sales (P/S)0.96
P/FCF Ratio7.28
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$1.15Price Target Upside3.60% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.1
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$2.49B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash FlowSustained FCF growth (27.4%) and an operating cash flow to net income ratio of 3.79 indicate durable cash generation. This strengthens the company's ability to fund content investment, M&A (e.g., QMS), pay dividends, and de-lever without depending on volatile ad cycles.
Material Cost‑savings ProgramA multi-year $160m cost program with $92m delivered to date provides structural margin support. Continued underlying cost removal reduces fixed-cost leverage to ad volatility, improving sustainable EBITDA margins and making post‑M&A integration and deleveraging targets more attainable.
Portfolio Shift To Higher‑growth AssetsStrategic M&A (QMS), asset sales and reallocations increase exposure to subscriptions, marketplaces (Drive) and Stan. Shifting mix toward higher‑margin, recurring revenue reduces cyclicality and positions the company for steadier long‑term cash flow and EBITDA conversion.
Bears Say
Advertising Revenue CyclicalityA large share of revenue remains exposed to ad market cycles; a 14% TV revenue decline shows structural sensitivity. Prolonged ad weakness can compress free cash flow and margins, limiting reinvestment and slowing progress on strategic targets despite cost cuts.
BVOD Monetisation LagRising streaming audiences that fail to generate proportional ad or subscription revenue point to structural monetisation challenges. Persistent programmatic/timing lags and BVOD pricing pressure could cap revenue per viewer and limit upside from digital reach gains.
Regulatory And Content‑cost RiskPotential reforms and local content mandates could raise content costs or alter bargaining dynamics with platforms. Such structural regulatory shifts can increase programming spend, compress margins on streaming and broadcasting, and change competitive economics for Australian players.
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited News
NEC FAQ
What was Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited lowest share price was AU$0.83 and its highest was AU$1.90 in the past 12 months.
What is Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited’s market cap?
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited’s market cap is AU$1.41B.
When is Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 26, 2026 which is in 54 days.
How were Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited released its earnings results on Feb 23, 2026. The company reported AU$0.56 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$0.051 by AU$0.509.
Is Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited pay dividends?
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited pays a Notavailable dividend of AU$0.045 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.83%. See more information on Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited dividends here
What is Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited’s EPS estimate?
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited’s EPS estimate is 0.03.
How many shares outstanding does Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited have?
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited has 1,585,762,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited reported an EPS of AU$0.56 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$0.051. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.494%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:NEC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$1.15 (3.60% Upside)
AU$1.15 (3.60% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:NEC Sentiment 89%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
43.87%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.28%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-28.68%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited, established in 1956 and based in North Sydney, Australia, is a diversified media enterprise that produces and broadcasts content across various platforms within Australia, including free-to-air television, on-demand video services, and major city radio networks. The company's operations are divided into Broadcasting, Digital and Publishing, Domain Group, and Stan. Its television portfolio features channels like 9Network, Channel 9, 9Gem, 9Go!, 9Life, and 9Rush, complemented by the 9Now streaming service. In radio, it manages prominent stations such as 2GB, 3AW, 4BC, and 6PR. Beyond broadcast, Nine is a significant publisher, issuing newspapers, news-inserted magazines, digital content, and organizing events. Its digital footprint includes nine.com.au, offering a blend of news, lifestyle, sports, and entertainment. Renowned mastheads like The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and The Australian Financial Review fall under its publishing arm, alongside Brisbane Times, WAtoday, The Sun-Herald, and The Sunday Age. Additionally, the company provides real estate media and technology solutions.
NEC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$1.15
▲(3.60% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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