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News Corporation (ASX:NWS)

ALERT: Price-sensitive ASX Announcement for NWS
Current share price for NWS : $42.560 4.24 (11.06%)+
Announcement
Release
9 Feb 2026 8:11AM
Price at Release
$38.320
Full Release
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Summary
News Corporation's FY2026 Appendix 4D Form 10-Q report highlights its financial performance for the three and six months ended December 31, 2025. Total revenues increased by 6% for the three months and 4% for the six months compared to the previous year, driven by higher revenues from Dow Jones, Digital Real Estate Services, and Book Publishing segments. Operating expenses and selling, general, and administrative expenses also rose slightly. The company's net income from continuing operations was $242 million for the three months and $392 million for the six months. The report includes details on earnings per share, comprehensive income, cash flow from operations, and segment EBITDA, with insights into the performance of each business segment. Share repurchases and stock repurchase programs are also discussed, indicating a strategic focus on managing equity and returning value to shareholders.
Key Points
  • Total revenues increased by 6% for the three months and 4% for the six months ended December 31, 2025.
  • High revenue growth in Dow Jones, Digital Real Estate Services, and Book Publishing segments.
  • Net income from continuing operations was $242 million for three months and $392 million for six months.
  • Operating and administrative expenses increased slightly.
  • Earnings per share details provided for both basic and diluted calculations.
  • Comprehensive income included foreign currency translation adjustments and changes in cash flow hedge values.
  • Cash flow from operations shows a net provision despite increased capital expenditures.
  • Segment EBITDA reports performance by each business segment.
  • Share repurchases and stock repurchase programs are active, focusing on equity management.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is autogenerated and has not been reviewed for accuracy or completeness. You should refer to the full announcement here for further information.