News Corporation
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About the company
News Corporation stands as a leading global enterprise in media and information services, dedicated to creating and distributing compelling, authoritative content, alongside a variety of products and services, for consumers and businesses worldwide. Its extensive operations are segmented into six core areas: Digital Real Estate Services, Subscription Video Services, Dow Jones, Book Publishing, News Media, and Other. The company disseminates a rich array of content and data products, including renowned titles like The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, MarketWatch, and Factiva, through diverse mediums such as print newspapers, websites, mobile applications, proprietary databases, video, and podcasts.
- CEO
- Robert J. Thomson
- IPO
- 2013
- Employees
- 21,700
- HQ
- New York City, NY, US
AI snapshot
Six angles, distilled from the data.
The stock sits in a constructive long-term range, trading above its 200-day moving average of 30.19 after a 52-week span from 25.32 to 35.65. That keeps the regime tilted positive, with room to recover toward the upper end of the yearly band if momentum holds.
Street sentiment is moderately positive, with a 4.5 consensus and an average target of 31.14, implying only modest upside from current levels. There have been no recent rating changes, so the setup favors steady expectations rather than a fresh re-rating.
The earnings pattern is strong: 7 of the last 7 reported quarters were beats, including a 133.3% EPS surprise in the latest completed quarter. Next-year EPS is modeled at 1.29 versus 1.01 TTM, so shareholders should watch whether margin discipline and revenue growth keep that trajectory intact.
No notable insider buying or selling in recent quarters. With no reported transactions, there is no clear discretionary signal to read into.
Profitability is solid, with a 57.2% gross margin, 12.5% operating margin, and 6.4% net margin. Revenue grew 10.8% year over year, while EPS growth was sharply negative at -74.9%, pointing to a mixed operating picture despite healthy cash generation.
News Corp’s publishing and media mix gives it a steadier profile than more ad-cyclical peers, supported by recurring cash flow from Dow Jones and digital real estate. At a 4.5 consensus and 31.14 target, the valuation looks reasonable rather than stretched versus the sector.
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- Market Cap
- $17.47B
- P/E
- 30.99
- Fwd P/E
- 24.16
- PEG
- 1.21
- P/S
- 1.94
- P/B
- 2.08
- EV/EBITDA
- 11.95
- Div Yield
- 0.63%
- Gross Margin
- 56.89%
- Op Margin
- 11.40%
- Net Margin
- 6.35%
- ROE
- 6.62%
- ROIC
- 5.68%
Latest fiscal year · YoY change
- Revenue
- $9.03B+6.8%
- Gross Profit
- $5.14B+8.1%
- Op Income
- $1.03B
- Net Income
- $573.00M+23.5%
- EPS
- $1.03+25.6%
- OCF Growth
- +9.1%
- FCF Growth
- +11.6%
- 52W High
- $35.76
- 52W Low
- $25.49
- 50D MA
- $33.03
- 200D MA
- $30.21
- Beta
- 0.96
- RSI (14)
- 46
- Avg Volume
- 1.15M
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- Free Float
- 53.8%
- Shares Outstanding
- 547.40M
- Float Shares
- 294.57M
of shares held by institutions
345 13F filers
Buy/sell ratio 1.00. Sells can include pre-scheduled 10b5-1 plan sales, not just discretionary selling.
Congressional trading
Senate and House stock disclosures for NWS, newest first.
| Member | Type | Traded | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert CisnerosHouse · CA31 | Buy | Apr 14, 26 | Filing → |
| Ro KhannaHouse · CA17 | Buy | May 5, 22 | Filing → |
| Ro KhannaHouse · CA17 | Sell | May 23, 22 | Filing → |
| Ro KhannaHouse · CA17 | Buy | Apr 11, 22 | Filing → |
| Ro KhannaHouse · CA17 | Sell | Apr 13, 22 | Filing → |
| Ro KhannaHouse · CA17 | Buy | Feb 14, 22 | Filing → |
| Ro KhannaHouse · CA17 | Sell | Jan 20, 22 | Filing → |
| David Alfred PerdueSenate | Sell | Apr 14, 20 | Filing → |
| Gilbert CisnerosHouse · CA31 | Sell | Apr 29, 20 | Filing → |
| David Alfred PerdueSenate | Sell | Apr 14, 20 | Filing → |
| Gilbert CisnerosHouse · CA31 | Buy | Mar 18, 20 | Filing → |
| David Alfred PerdueSenate | Buy | Mar 23, 20 | Filing → |
Source: public STOCK Act disclosures. Filed weeks after the trade — a lagging signal, not a real-time one.
Top institutional holders
Largest 13F positions, with quarter-over-quarter change.
| Holder | Shares | Δ Quarter |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Group Inc | 10.16M | ▲ 1.34M |
| Sof Ltd | 9.78M | 0 |
| Independent Franchise Partners Llp | 9.02M | ▼ 87.90K |
| State Street Corp | 8.59M | ▼ 3.10M |
| Blackrock, Inc. | 7.60M | ▲ 103.59K |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 6.22M | ▲ 141.27K |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 5.24M | ▼ 69.23K |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 3.97M | ▲ 86.12K |
| Perpetual Ltd | 2.51M | ▲ 24.66K |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | 2.44M | ▲ 681.72K |
| Starboard Value LP | 2.43M | ▼ 158.00K |
| Invesco Ltd. | 2.18M | ▼ 92.06K |
Held by 753 ETFs
Biggest fund positions in NWS by dollar value.
Recent insider transactions
Who's buying, who's selling, and how much.
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 26 | Siddiqui Masroor | other | 1,702 |
| Oct 1, 26 | Siddiqui Masroor | other | 1,917 |
| Oct 1, 26 | Siddiqui Masroor | other | 1,917 |
| Oct 1, 26 | Siddiqui Masroor | sell | 1,917 |
| Oct 1, 26 | Pessoa Ana Paula | other | 1,702 |
| Oct 1, 26 | Pessoa Ana Paula | other | 1,917 |
| Oct 1, 26 | Pessoa Ana Paula | other | 1,917 |
| Oct 1, 26 | Pessoa Ana Paula | sell | 1,917 |
| Oct 1, 26 | MURDOCH LACHLAN K | other | 1,702 |
| Oct 1, 26 | MURDOCH LACHLAN K | other | 1,917 |
A “Sell” may be a pre-scheduled 10b5-1 plan sale rather than a discretionary decision — read insider selling with that in mind.
Our NWS coverage
Recent articles, reports, and earnings notes.

News Corp B (NWS): Digital Mix Shift Drives Buy Case
News Corp B is transitioning from print-heavy media to a higher-quality mix of subscriptions, professional information, real estate, and publishing. Strong fiscal 2026 growth and cash generation support a Buy case despite a rich valuation.

News Corporation (NWS) slumps 17.4% on sharp selloff
News Corporation (NWS) slumps 17.4% as investors react to a sharp selloff in the stock. The move signals heavy pressure on sentiment and may reflect concerns about near-term fundamentals, valuation, or broader market weakness affecting the media name.
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