Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited (AU:NEC)
ASX:NEC
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$1.54B
Enterprise ValueAU$2.05B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$158.55M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$511.09M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.85
Next Earnings
Aug 20, 2026EPS Estimate
0.02Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.83%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.56
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$1.26Price Target Upside13.15% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.09
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$2.17B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationMaterial FCF growth and a high operating-cash-to-net-income ratio show durable internal funding capacity. That strengthens ability to fund content investment, pay dividends, reduce leverage or pursue M&A without relying on volatile ad cycles, improving long-term financial flexibility.
Stable Balance Sheet And Manageable LeverageA balanced leverage position and solid equity base provide capacity to absorb advertising cyclicality and execute strategic M&A. Management also targets post‑deal leverage to normalize (~1.0–1.5x), supporting sustainable credit metrics and funding optionality over the medium term.
Growing Subscription Streaming (Stan)Record streaming EBITDA, revenue and ARPU gains reflect durable subscription monetisation and product strength, with sports subscriber growth adding stickiness. Recurring subscription cashflows diversify revenue away from cyclical advertising and support margin expansion and long-term value creation.
Bears Say
Ad-market Weakness Hitting Broadcast RevenueA materially weaker advertising market exposes the core free‑to‑air business to sustained revenue volatility. Given TV remains a major revenue source, prolonged ad softness or reduced large-event advertising has lasting pressure on top-line and bargaining power with advertisers.
BVOD/9Now Monetisation LaggingAudience gains without commensurate digital revenue suggest structural challenges in programmatic, pricing or ad formats. If BVOD can't reliably monetise scale, long-term digital revenue growth and margin improvement will be constrained despite increasing viewer hours.
Regulatory And Local Content Cost RiskPotential reforms and tighter local content rules could raise content spending or alter competitive dynamics, increasing structural cost for Australian operators. Such policy shifts can compress margins and require strategic adjustments to content and commercial models 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$1.54B.
When is Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 20, 2026 which is in 140 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$0.53 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 0.02.
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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$1.26 (13.15% Upside)
AU$1.26 (13.15% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:NEC Sentiment 91%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$386.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
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 engages in the broadcasting and program production businesses across free to air television, video on demand, and metropolitan radio networks in Australia. It operates through Broadcasting, Digital and Publishing, Domain Group, and Stan segments. The company provides television services under the brands, including 9Network, Channel 9, 9Gem, 9Go!, 9Life, and 9Rush; video on demand platform under 9Now brand; radio stations under 2GB, 3AW, 4BC, and 6PR brands; and publishes newspapers, news-inserted magazines, digital, and events, as well as nine.com.au, a site of news, lifestyle, sport, and entertainment content. It also offers mastheads under The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, The Australian Financial Review, Brisbane Times, WAtoday, The Sun-Herald, and The Sunday Age brands. In addition, the company provides real estate media and technology services. Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in North Sydney, Australia.
NEC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$1.26
▲(13.15% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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