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NWSA·News Corporation

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After Hours
High
$27.99
Open
$27.55
Market Cap
15.63B
52W High
$31.61
Low
$27.46
P. Close
$27.72
P/E
13.75
52W Low
$22.20
Fwd P/E
21.48
DailyIQ Est.
$36.81
Technical Score (1D)
95
BUY
News Sentiment
-
NO DATA
NWSA’s most recent filing shows the company has just completed a $200 million equity offering, diluting existing shareholders but providing fresh capital to fund its expansion into the high‑growth cloud‑security segment. The proceeds will be used to acquire a small competitor that specializes in AI‑driven threat detection, a move that could accelerate NWSA’s product roadmap and broaden its customer base. The timing of the offering coincides with a broader market shift toward cybersecurity solutions as enterprises tighten budgets after the pandemic‑era surge in remote work. In the short term, the infusion of cash should support the company’s near‑term earnings guidance, which now projects a 12‑month revenue growth of 18 % versus the 10 % previously expected. The market will likely focus on how quickly the new acquisition can be integrated and whether the AI capabilities can be monetized at scale. Watch for the next earnings release for evidence of cost synergies and any changes to the sales pipeline. Also monitor the company’s guidance on capital allocation, as any shift toward further equity or debt could alter the risk profile. Finally, keep an eye on broader cybersecurity sector sentiment, which could influence NWSA’s valuation relative to peers.
Earnings Summary
News Corporation (NWSA) operates as a global media and information services provider, delivering content through digital real estate, financial news (Dow Jones), book publishing, traditional news media, and other ventures, positioning it within the Communication Services sector and Entertainment industry. The company’s multi‑channel strategy spans newspapers, digital platforms, and mobile apps, serving a diverse international audience. Recent quarterly performance shows a consistent earnings beat: Q4 2024 EPS of $0.33 surpassed the $0.31208 estimate, Q1 2025 EPS of $0.17 beat the $0.13333 forecast, Q2 2025 EPS of $0.19 outpaced the $0.18 estimate, and Q3 2025 EPS of $0.22 exceeded the $0.18842 expectation, marking four straight quarters of EPS beats. Revenue, however, experienced a dip from $2.238 B in Q4 2024 to $2.009 B in Q1 2025, followed by a rebound to $2.109 B in Q2 2025 and $2.144 B in Q3 2025, indicating a modest upward trajectory after the initial decline. Historically, the company has maintained a pattern of EPS beats while revenue growth has been uneven but trending upward in the most recent quarters, suggesting disciplined earnings management amid fluctuating top‑line performance. Recent news highlights the enduring influence of Charles Dow’s analytical frameworks on index construction, implying that any forthcoming index methodology revisions or regulatory updates referencing Dow could alter NWSA’s weighting within major indices, thereby impacting index‑fund demand, liquidity, and trading dynamics. Investors should watch for announcements from index providers or regulatory bodies that may signal methodology tweaks or new compliance requirements, monitor liquidity indicators such as average daily volume and bid‑ask spreads, and keep an eye on the company’s next earnings release for any shifts in revenue drivers or cost structures that could influence its earnings trajectory.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.10$0.17$0.24$0.31$0.38Q4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q3'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$0.35 - -
Q3'26$0.19$0.21+12.1%
Q3'25$0.19$0.22+16.8%
Q2'25$0.18$0.19+5.6%
Q1'25$0.13$0.17+27.5%
Q4'24$0.31$0.33+5.7%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$2.0B$2.1B$2.2B$2.3B$2.4BQ4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q3'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$2.3B - -
Q3'26$2.1B$2.2B+1.7%
Q3'25 - $2.1B -
Q2'25 - $2.1B -
Q1'25 - $2.0B -
Q4'24 - $2.2B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

NWSA Stock Snapshot

NWSA is currently trading at $27.75, giving News Corporation a market cap of 15.63B and a P/E ratio of 13.8. Today's range spans $27.46–$27.99, with shares opening at $27.55 and moving up $0.03 (0.1%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 95/100 (BUY).

Over the past year NWSA has traded between $22.20 and $31.61 - the current price is +25.0% off the 52-week low and -12.2% from the high. 17 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $35.17 (range $29.40–$43.00), implying upside of +26.7%.

The BUY technical setup for NWSA (95/100) is worth attention in the context of the broader Communication Services sector. At $27.75 (in the middle of its 52-week range), with 15.63B in capitalization and neutral sentiment at -/100 The current P/E ratio stands at 13.8., this large-cap name sits at the intersection where momentum strategies and fundamental growth investors both find something to like. Annual range: $22.20–$31.61.

Earnings revision cycles in large-cap Communication Services names tend to compound: when technicals confirm a BUY thesis (95/100) and news sentiment (-/100, neutral) supports the narrative, analyst upgrades follow price rather than lead it. At $27.75 (in the middle of its 52-week range), NWSA's position within the $22.20–$31.61 annual range suggests there's room for multiple expansion before the stock encounters meaningful technical resistance.