News Corporation Class B (NWS)
NASDAQ: NWSConsumer DiscretionaryNewspapers/MagazinesUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
NWS stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $16.99B
- P/E (TTM)
- 30.60
- Forward P/E
- 20.85
- EPS (TTM)
- $1.03
- Dividend yield
- 0.63% ($0.20)
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 9, 2026
- 52-week range
- 25.49 – 35.76
- Day range
- 31.22 – 31.72
- Volume / Avg
- 1.09M / 1.15M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 179.50M
- Next earnings
- Nov 5, 2026
52-week range
NWS stock today
News (NWS) closed at $31.52 on Oct 7, essentially unchanged from the prior close, versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. At this level, NWS sits in the middle of its 52-week range of $25.49 to $35.76: 11.9% below the high, set on Aug 27, 2026 and 23.7% above the low. NWS is up 6.4% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 2.0%.
At 30.6x trailing earnings, News trades above the peer-group median of 27.0x. Its forward P/E of 20.9x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. News's next earnings report is expected on Nov 5, 2026. News pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share, a 0.63% yield at the current price.
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About News
Company profileNews Corporation, a media and information services company, creates and distributes authoritative and engaging content, and other products and services for consumers and businesses in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australasia, and internationally. It operates through five segments: Dow Jones, Digital Real Estate Services, Book Publishing, News Media, and Other. The company distributes news, data, and business information under The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, MarketWatch, Investor's Business Daily, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Energy, Factiva, and Dow Jones Newswires brands through various media channels, including websites, mobile apps, newspapers, newswires, newsletters, magazines, proprietary databases, live journalism, video, and podcasts.
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- Newspapers/Magazines
- CEO
- Mr. Robert J. Thomson
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Employees
- 21,700
- Website
- newscorp.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2026, News generated $9.03 billion in revenue, up 6.8% from fiscal 2025, its 3rd consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $573.0 million (-51.4% year over year), for a net margin of 6.3% versus a median of 3.5% in the prior 5 years. Diluted earnings per share came in at $1.03, down from $2.07.
| Fiscal year | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $9.03B | $8.45B | $8.25B | $8.01B | $10.38B |
| Growth | +6.81% | +2.42% | +3.00% | -22.85% | +10.97% |
| Net income | $573.00M | $1.18B | $266.00M | $149.00M | $623.00M |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.03 | $2.07 | $0.46 | $0.26 | $1.05 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (8 analysts)
none
- Strong buy 2
- Buy 5
- Hold 1
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Nov 5, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $0.27
- Last reported (Q4 2026)
- Aug 7, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $0.33 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $0.20
- Dividend yield
- 0.63%
- Last payment
- $0.10
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 9, 2026
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News peers
Consumer Discretionary sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NWSANews Corporation Class A | 28.61 | +0.21% | $15.42B | vs NWS |
| NYTNew York Times Company (The) | 64.90 | +1.66% | $10.47B | vs NWS |
| TDAYUSA TODAY Co. Inc. | 7.06 | -3.95% | $1.04B | vs NWS |
| DJCODaily Journal Corp. (S.C.) | 634.47 | +0.76% | $874.27M | vs NWS |
| LEELee Enterprises Incorporated | 7.37 | +4.32% | $164.29M | vs NWS |
| TGEThe Generation Essentials Group Class A | 1.11 | -7.50% | $53.79M | vs NWS |
Indexes, lists and sector
Index membership
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News stock FAQ
What is News's stock price today?
NWS last traded at $31.52 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, up 0.00% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does News pay a dividend?
Yes. News pays $0.20 per share annually, a 0.63% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.10 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 9, 2026.
When is News's next earnings date?
News is expected to report earnings on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $0.27.
What is NWS's P/E ratio?
NWS trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 30.60 and a forward P/E of 20.85, compared with a median of 27.0 for its closest peers.
Is News in the S&P 500?
Yes. News (NWS) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.
Who is News's CEO?
Mr. Robert J. Thomson is the chief executive officer of News Corporation Class B, which has about 21,700 employees.
What is the NWS 52-week high?
The 52-week high for NWS is $35.76 and the 52-week low is $25.49. The stock is currently 11.9% below its high.