The earnings call highlighted significant achievements in profitability and growth across various segments, particularly in Dow Jones and Digital Real Estate Services. Despite some challenges in the book publishing market and a tough advertising environment, the company's strong financial performance and strategic initiatives, such as the new share repurchase program, suggest a positive outlook.

Company Guidance -

Q1 2026

During the News Corp's Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2025 Earnings Conference Call, the company reported a strong performance with several key metrics. For the full year, News Corp's revenues rose by 2% to nearly $8.5 billion, and total segment EBITDA increased by 14% to over $1.4 billion, marking a record in profitability on a continuing operations basis. Net income from continuing operations soared 71% to $648 million, and profit margins improved by 170 basis points to 16.7%. In the fourth quarter alone, revenues increased by 1% to $2.1 billion, with profitability growing 5% to $322 million, and net income from continuing operations rising 28% to $86 million. Free cash flow for the fiscal year was $571 million, compared to $540 million in the previous year, despite an increase in capital expenditures at Dow Jones. The company also announced a new $1 billion stock repurchase program, in addition to the remaining $300 million from a previous authorization, reflecting an accelerated pace of share buybacks. News Corp's strategic focus remains on its core pillars: Dow Jones, Digital Real Estate Services, and Book Publishing, which together accounted for the majority of total segment EBITDA for the year.

Record Year for Profitability

Revenues rose 2% to nearly $8.5 billion, total segment EBITDA improved 14% to over $1.4 billion, and net income from continuing operations increased 71% to $648 million. Profit margins increased by 170 basis points to 16.7%.

Strong Fourth Quarter Performance

Fourth quarter revenues rose 1% to $2.1 billion, profitability grew 5% to $322 million, and net income from continuing operations rose 28% to $86 million.

Robust Free Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns

Free cash flow for fiscal 2025 was $571 million, leading to a new $1 billion stock repurchase program.

Dow Jones Growth

Dow Jones revenue and EBITDA rose 4% and 8% respectively, with a 7% revenue increase in the fourth quarter. Risk & Compliance and Dow Jones Energy saw revenues increase by 21% and 12% respectively.

Digital Real Estate Services Performance

Digital Real Estate revenues rose 9% for the year with EBITDA increasing 18%. Realtor.com revenue grew for the third consecutive quarter.

Book Publishing Success

Book Publishing posted its second-best revenue year with a 3% increase to $2.1 billion, while segment EBITDA expanded by 10%.

News Corporation Shs B Chess Depository Interests repr 1 Sh (AU:NWS) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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AU:NWS Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Nov 06, 2025	2026 (Q1)	0.33 / -	0.318	―	―	―
Aug 05, 2025	2025 (Q4)	0.31 / 0.29	0.258	13.57% (+0.03)	―	―
May 08, 2025	2025 (Q3)	0.22 / 0.27	0.166	59.64% (+0.10)	―	―
Feb 05, 2025	2025 (Q2)	0.50 / 0.53	0.401	31.17% (+0.13)	―	―
Nov 07, 2024	2025 (Q1)	0.25 / 0.32	0.252	26.19% (+0.07)	―	―
Aug 08, 2024	2024 (Q4)	0.24 / 0.26	0.215	20.00% (+0.04)	―	―
May 08, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.17 / 0.17	0.135	22.96% (+0.03)	―	―
Feb 07, 2024	2024 (Q2)	0.34 / 0.40	0.202	98.51% (+0.20)	―	―
Nov 09, 2023	2024 (Q1)	0.18 / 0.25	0.186	35.48% (+0.07)	―	―
Aug 10, 2023	2023 (Q4)	0.13 / 0.21	0.531	-59.51% (-0.32)	―	―

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AU:NWS Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Aug 05, 2025	AU$52.60	AU$55.30	+5.13%
May 08, 2025	AU$50.68	AU$53.13	+4.83%
Feb 05, 2025	AU$53.04	AU$56.10	+5.77%
Nov 07, 2024	AU$47.06	AU$48.07	+2.15%

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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 Nov 06, 2025, After Close (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 Nov 06, 2025, After Close (Confirmed).

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What is AU:NWS EPS forecast?

AU:NWS EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 0.33.

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