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News Corporation Shs B Chess Depository Interests repr 1 Sh (AU:NWS)
ASX:NWS
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Earnings Data
Report Date
May 08, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q3)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.25Last Year’s EPS
0.17Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 6 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 05, 2025
|% Change Since: -8.97%
|Next Earnings Date:May 08, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted strong financial performance with significant revenue and profitability growth across key segments like Digital Real Estate, Dow Jones, and Book Publishing. The strategic move to sell Foxtel is expected to simplify operations and strengthen the balance sheet. However, challenges remain in the News Media segment, and issues like the Factiva dispute and declining print volumes were noted. Overall, the positive aspects and strategic advancements outweigh the issues faced.Company Guidance
During News Corp's fiscal second quarter of 2025 earnings call, the company reported several key performance metrics reflecting a robust quarter. Revenues from continuing operations increased by 5% to $2.24 billion, while profitability surged by 20% to $478 million. Net income from continuing operations rose by 58% to $306 million, with earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations increasing to $0.40 from $0.28 in the previous quarter. The company's overall margin improved to 21.4% from 18.7%. The Digital Real Estate segment reported a 13% rise in revenue to $473 million and a 26% increase in segment EBITDA to $185 million. Dow Jones saw a 3% revenue increase to $600 million, with segment EBITDA growing by 7% to $174 million. Book Publishing revenues climbed by 8% to $595 million, while segment EBITDA surged by 19% to $101 million. Meanwhile, News Media's revenue declined modestly by 2% to $570 million, but segment EBITDA grew by 30% to $74 million. The company also announced an agreement to sell Foxtel to DAZN for AUD 3.4 billion, anticipating closing the transaction in the second half of the fiscal year, which is expected to strengthen the balance sheet significantly.Revenue and Profitability Increase
Revenues grew 5% to $2.24 billion, and profitability rose 20% to $478 million. Net income from continuing operations increased by 58% to $306 million.
Digital Real Estate Segment Performance
Digital real estate revenue increased by 13% to $473 million, with segment EBITDA margin up 26% to $185 million.
Dow Jones Growth
Dow Jones revenue grew 3% to $600 million, with segment EBITDA expanding 7% and margins rising by 110 basis points.
Foxtel Sale Agreement
A significant step towards simplification with the agreement to sell Foxtel to DAZN for AUD 3.4 billion, expected to close in the second half of the fiscal year.
Credit Rating Upgrade
S&P Global and Moody's upgraded News Corp's credit rating to investment grade.
Book Publishing Success
Book Publishing reported revenue growth of 8% to $595 million, and segment EBITDA surged 19% to $101 million.
Partnerships and Legal Actions
News Corp's partnership with OpenAI is progressing well, and legal action against Perplexity is underway to protect intellectual property.
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News Corporation Shs B Chess Depository Interests repr 1 Sh (AU:NWS) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
AU:NWS Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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AU:NWS Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 05, 2025 | AU$53.04 | AU$56.10 | +5.77% |
| Nov 07, 2024 | AU$47.06 | AU$48.07 | +2.15% |
| Aug 08, 2024 | AU$41.10 | AU$44.24 | +7.64% |
| May 08, 2024 | AU$38.32 | AU$37.06 | -3.29% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does News Corporation Shs B Chess Depository Interests repr 1 Sh (AU:NWS) report earnings?
News Corporation Shs B Chess Depository Interests repr 1 Sh (AU:NWS) is schdueled to report earning on May 08, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is News Corporation Shs B Chess Depository Interests repr 1 Sh (AU:NWS) earnings time?
News Corporation Shs B Chess Depository Interests repr 1 Sh (AU:NWS) earnings time is at May 08, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is the P/E ratio of News Corporation Shs B Chess Depository Interests repr 1 Sh stock?
The P/E ratio of News Corporation Shs B Chess Depository Interests repr 1 Sh is N/A.
What is AU:NWS EPS forecast?
AU:NWS EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q3) is 0.25.
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