Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited (AU:NEC)
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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$1.43B
Enterprise ValueAU$2.03B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$158.55M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$511.09M
Price to Earnings (P/E)321.3
Beta0.86
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$1.12Price Target Upside0.68% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.09
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$2.17B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationSustained and growing free cash flow with operating cash well above net income provides durable funding for dividends, M&A, debt reduction and content investment. This cash strength cushions cyclicality in advertising and supports multi-year strategic execution.
Stable Balance Sheet / Manageable LeverageModerate leverage and a solid equity base give long-term financial flexibility to pursue acquisitions and absorb ad-market downturns. Manageable debt levels reduce refinancing risk and support the company's ability to sustain dividends and invest in digital growth.
Diversified, Transformation-led Business MixShifting revenue mix toward subscriptions, marketplaces and higher‑margin content, plus targeted M&A and early AI licensing, reduces sole dependence on broadcast advertising. This structural diversification supports steadier revenue and margin upside over the medium term.
Bears Say
Advertising Cyclicality Impacting TVA structurally cyclical advertising market directly depresses the core free‑to‑air and BVOD revenue pool. Persistent ad weakness can erode long-term pricing power, force repeated cost cutting, and limit reinvestment in programming and platform monetization.
BVOD Monetisation Lags Audience GainsGrowing streaming audiences without proportional revenue uplift signals structural challenges in programmatic ad yields and/or subscription conversion. If unresolved, this gap undermines the profitability of digital assets and requires ongoing investment or new commercial models.
Regulatory And Content-cost RiskPotential reforms and local content mandates could raise content costs and constrain flexible distribution models. Regulatory-driven obligations can structurally increase operating costs and reduce margins for Australian-owned media over multiple years.
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$1.43B.
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 74 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$1.12 (0.68% Upside)
AU$1.12 (0.68% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:NEC Sentiment 88%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$336.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
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$1.12
▲(0.68% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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