News Corporation Class A (NWSA)
NASDAQ: NWSAConsumer DiscretionaryNewspapers/MagazinesUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
NWSA stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $15.42B
- P/E (TTM)
- 27.78
- Forward P/E
- 18.93
- EPS (TTM)
- $1.03
- Dividend yield
- 0.70% ($0.20)
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 9, 2026
- 52-week range
- 22.20 – 31.66
- Day range
- 28.28 – 28.85
- Volume / Avg
- 3.89M / 3.92M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 359.58M
- Next earnings
- Nov 5, 2026
52-week range
NWSA stock today
On Oct 7, NWSA ended the session at $28.61, adding $0.06 (0.21%), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 9.6% below their 52-week high of $31.66, set on Aug 27, 2026 and 28.9% above the 52-week low of $22.20, in the middle of the past year's range. NWSA is up 9.5% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 4.5%.
At 27.8x trailing earnings, News trades in line with the peer-group median of 26.7x. Its forward P/E of 18.9x 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 0.70% yield at the current price.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
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
Avg. price target
$36.16+26.39%
- Strong buy 2
- Buy 5
- Hold 1
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
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
- 0.70%
- Last payment
- $0.10
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 9, 2026
News peers
Consumer Discretionary sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NWSNews Corporation Class B | 31.52 | 0.00% | $16.99B | vs NWSA |
| NYTNew York Times Company (The) | 64.90 | +1.66% | $10.47B | vs NWSA |
| TGEThe Generation Essentials Group Class A | 1.11 | -7.50% | $53.79M | vs NWSA |
Indexes, lists and sector
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News stock FAQ
What is News's stock price today?
NWSA last traded at $28.61 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, up 0.21% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does News pay a dividend?
Yes. News pays $0.20 per share annually, a 0.70% 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 NWSA's P/E ratio?
NWSA trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 27.78 and a forward P/E of 18.93, compared with a median of 26.7 for its closest peers.
Is News in the S&P 500?
Yes. News (NWSA) 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 A, which has about 21,700 employees.
What is the NWSA 52-week high?
The 52-week high for NWSA is $31.66 and the 52-week low is $22.20. The stock is currently 9.6% below its high.