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News Corporation Class B (NWS)
NASDAQ:NWS
NWS Stock Chart & Stats
$29.32
-$0.23(-0.76%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$29.32
-$0.23(-0.76%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$25.49 - $35.58
Previous CloseN/A
Volume141.35K
Average Volume (3M)938.61K
Market Cap
$13.98B
Enterprise Value$14.50B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.05B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.82B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.8
Beta0.79
Next Earnings
May 07, 2026EPS Estimate
0.19Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.67%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.40
Shares Outstanding185,152,270
10 Day Avg. Volume1,392,404
30 Day Avg. Volume938,613
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.56
Price to Book (P/B)2.22
Price to Sales (P/S)2.30
P/FCF Ratio26.79
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.04
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.68
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.06
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.96
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)1.05
Revenue Forecast (FY)$8.81B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved Profitability And MarginsNews Corp's rebound to mid‑teens net margins and stronger ROE indicates durable operating improvement and better cost discipline. Sustained margin expansion increases cash generation, supports reinvestment in digital growth and debt reduction, and reduces earnings sensitivity to cyclical ad markets over coming quarters.
Strong Cash Generation Enabling BuybacksRobust free cash flow and a planned ~$380M loan repayment provide structural flexibility to accelerate buybacks and return capital. Reliable cash generation enhances creditor confidence (credit upgrade referenced) and gives management options to fund M&A, digital investments, or continued shareholder returns without compromising the balance sheet.
High‑quality B2B Digital FranchisesDow Jones' high-margin, subscription‑heavy B2B mix (Risk & Compliance +20%) offers durable recurring revenue and pricing power. Large digital share reduces exposure to ad cycles, supports margin sustainability, and provides long‑term monetization avenues (subscriptions, data, AI/IP licensing) that are less cyclical than consumer ad revenue.
Bears Say
Uneven Revenue TrendsLarge negative trailing revenue growth reflects volatility across segments and a sharp prior decline, undermining top‑line predictability. Persistent uneven revenue complicates investment planning, raises risk that margin gains may reverse if key segments weaken, and increases reliance on buybacks to prop shareholder returns.
Declining Free Cash Flow And Moderate ConversionWhile operating cash flow is positive, falling free cash flow and only ~66% conversion raise sustainability concerns. Weaker FCF constrains room for capex, M&A, and buybacks if profitability softens, and increases dependence on continued margin improvement to maintain balance sheet trajectory and support credit metrics.
Housing Cycle And Legacy Media HeadwindsExposure to housing markets and legacy print advertising creates structural volatility: REA’s performance depends on cyclical listings, and News Media faces secular print ad decline. These sector dynamics require sustained digital monetization to offset cyclical and structural revenue pressures across several quarters.
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NWS FAQ
What was News Corporation Class B’s price range in the past 12 months?
News Corporation Class B lowest stock price was $25.49 and its highest was $35.58 in the past 12 months.
What is News Corporation Class B’s market cap?
News Corporation Class B’s market cap is $13.98B.
When is News Corporation Class B’s upcoming earnings report date?
News Corporation Class B’s upcoming earnings report date is May 07, 2026 which is in 44 days.
How were News Corporation Class B’s earnings last quarter?
News Corporation Class B released its earnings results on Feb 05, 2026. The company reported $0.4 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.365 by $0.035.
Is News Corporation Class B overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts News Corporation Class B’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does News Corporation Class B pay dividends?
News Corporation Class B pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.1 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.67%. See more information on News Corporation Class B dividends here
What is News Corporation Class B’s EPS estimate?
News Corporation Class B’s EPS estimate is 0.19.
How many shares outstanding does News Corporation Class B have?
News Corporation Class B has 185,152,270 shares outstanding.
What happened to News Corporation Class B’s price movement after its last earnings report?
News Corporation Class B reported an EPS of $0.4 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.365. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.354%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of News Corporation Class B?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NWS
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
News Class B Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NWS Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.7M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-2.01%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
12.52%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-4.03%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
News Corporation Class B
News Corporation, a media and information services company, creates and distributes authoritative and engaging content, and other products and services for consumers and businesses worldwide. It operates in six segments: Digital Real Estate Services, Subscription Video Services, Dow Jones, Book Publishing, News Media, and Other. The company distributes content and data products, including The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, MarketWatch, Investor's Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, and OPIS through various media channels, such as newspapers, newswires, websites, mobile apps, newsletters, magazines, proprietary databases, live journalism, video, and podcasts. It also owns and operates daily, Sunday, weekly, and bi-weekly newspapers comprising The Australian, The Weekend Australian, The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Telegraph, Herald Sun, Sunday Herald Sun, The Courier Mail, The Sunday Mail, The Advertiser, Sunday Mail, The Sun, The Sun on Sunday, The Times, The Sunday Times, and New York Post, as well as digital mastheads and other websites. In addition, the company publishes general fiction, nonfiction, children's, and religious books; provides sports, entertainment, and news services to pay-TV and streaming subscribers, and other commercial licensees through cable, satellite, and internet distribution; and broadcasts rights to live sporting events. Further, it offers property and property-related advertising and services on its websites and mobile applications; online real estate services; and financial services. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
NWS Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized broad, multi-segment operational momentum—notably at Dow Jones and Digital Real Estate—driving revenue, EBITDA and margin expansion, stronger adjusted EPS, and accelerated buybacks backed by robust free cash flow and an improved credit outlook. Offsets include a GAAP net income decline due to a prior-year nonrecurring gain, a HarperCollins inventory write-off that pressured margins, flat News Media revenue with print ad weakness, and continued housing-market variability in Australia/India. On balance, the positive, recurring-growth trends, record Dow Jones performance, and strong cash returns to shareholders outweigh the transitory and segment-specific headwinds.View all NWS earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
Ownership Overview
34.25% Insiders
8.21% Mutual Funds
19.93% Other Institutional Investors
22.97% Public Companies and
Individual Investors