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News Corp A (NWSA)

News Corp A (NWSA) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

12/04/2025: NWSA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Upturn Star Rating

Upturn 1 star rating for performance

Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

3 star rating from financial analysts

10 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $36.69

1 Year Target Price $36.69

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$36.69 Target price
52w Low $23.3
Current$25.63
52w High $31.61

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -7.74%
Avg. Invested days 45
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 1.0
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 15.22B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 31.37
1Y Target Price 36.69
Price to earnings Ratio 31.37
1Y Target Price 36.69
Volume (30-day avg) 10
Beta 0.97
52 Weeks Range 23.30 - 31.61
Updated Date 12/5/2025
52 Weeks Range 23.30 - 31.61
Updated Date 12/5/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 0.78%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.83

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-06
When After Market
Estimate 0.19
Actual 0.22

Profitability

Profit Margin 13.8%
Operating Margin (TTM) 10.45%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 3.74%
Return on Equity (TTM) 7.03%

Valuation

Trailing PE 31.37
Forward PE 33.22
Enterprise Value 15632445627
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.79
Enterprise Value 15632445627
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.79
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.84
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.93
Shares Outstanding 371580851
Shares Floating 496435920
Shares Outstanding 371580851
Shares Floating 496435920
Percent Insiders 0.07
Percent Institutions 107.52

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News Corp A

News Corp A(NWSA) company logo displayed in Upturn AI summary

Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

News Corp A was formed in 2013 as a spin-off from News Corporation. It focuses on news, information services, and book publishing. The original News Corporation, founded by Rupert Murdoch, evolved from a single Australian newspaper into a global media empire.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Digital Real Estate Services: Operates digital real estate sites primarily in Australia and the US.
  • Subscription Video Services: Primarily operates in Australia and provides sports programming and entertainment.
  • Dow Jones: Provides business and financial news and information around the world. Brands include The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, and Factiva.
  • Book Publishing: HarperCollins Publishers is the world's second-largest consumer book publisher.
  • News Media: Includes News Corp Australia, News UK, and News Corpu2019s U.S. newspapers, including the New York Post.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Robert Thomson is the Chief Executive of News Corp. The company operates with a board of directors and various executive leadership teams for each business segment.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • The Wall Street Journal: A leading global business publication with millions of subscribers. Competitors include The Financial Times and Bloomberg News.
  • REA Group (Realestate.com.au): A leading online real estate portal in Australia. Competitors include Domain.com.au.
  • HarperCollins Publishers: One of the largest English-language publishers. Competitors include Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, and Hachette Livre.
  • Foxtel: Largest subscription television company in Australia. Competitors include Stan and Netflix

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The media industry faces disruption from digital platforms, changing consumer habits, and declining advertising revenue in traditional media. However, digital subscriptions and online real estate are growing.

Positioning

News Corp A is positioned as a global provider of news, information, and entertainment, focusing on premium content and digital growth. Its competitive advantages include strong brands, exclusive content, and a large subscriber base.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The media market, including digital real estate, subscription video, and publishing, is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars globally. News Corp A aims to capture a larger share by growing digital subscriptions and expanding its online platforms.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong brand recognition (WSJ, HarperCollins)
  • Leading market positions in key segments (REA Group)
  • Global presence
  • Diversified revenue streams
  • Exclusive and premium content

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on traditional media
  • Susceptibility to economic cycles
  • Competition from digital platforms
  • Potential for negative publicity impacting brand reputation
  • Exposure to fluctuating currency rates

Opportunities

  • Further expansion of digital subscriptions
  • Strategic acquisitions in growth markets
  • Increased focus on data analytics and personalization
  • Partnerships with technology companies
  • Growth in online real estate advertising

Threats

  • Declining print advertising revenue
  • Increased competition from online content providers
  • Changing consumer preferences
  • Regulatory scrutiny
  • Economic downturns affecting advertising spend

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • NYT (NYT)
  • LSEG (LSEG.L) *Refinitiv*
  • DMGI.L (DMGT)
  • GCI (GCI)
  • NWSA (NWSA)

Competitive Landscape

News Corp A faces competition from both traditional media companies and digital platforms. Its advantages include strong brands and premium content, while its disadvantages include reliance on traditional media and regulatory scrutiny.

Major Acquisitions

Move, Inc.

  • Year: 2014
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 950
  • Strategic Rationale: Expansion in the US digital real estate market through Realtor.com.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been driven by digital subscriptions, online real estate, and cost-cutting initiatives.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates suggest continued growth in digital revenue and profitability, offset by declines in traditional media. Specific projections are subject to change and depend on market conditions.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include acquisitions in digital real estate, investments in technology, and restructuring of news operations.

Summary

News Corp A is a diversified media company with strengths in digital real estate and premium content. Its transformation to digital-first strategies is showing promise. However, the company faces challenges from competition and potential impacts of economic downturns on advertisement. Managing traditional media asset declines is essential to ensure continued profitability.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
  • Company Investor Relations Materials
  • Third-party Industry Research Reports
  • Financial News Outlets

Disclaimers:

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About News Corp A

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters New York, NY, United States
IPO Launch date 2013-06-19
CEO & Director Mr. Robert J. Thomson
Sector Communication Services
Industry Entertainment
Full time employees 22300
Full time employees 22300

News Corporation, a media and information services company, creates and distributes authoritative and engaging content, and other products and services for consumers and businesses. It operates through five segments: Digital Real Estate Services, Dow Jones, Book Publishing, News Media, and Other. The company distributes content and data products through various media channels, such as newspapers, newswires, websites, mobile apps, newsletters, magazines, proprietary databases, live journalism, video, and podcasts under the MarketWatch, The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, Investor's Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, and Dow Jones Energy brands. It also owns and operates Monday to Friday, Saturday and Sunday, weekly, and bi-weekly newspapers comprising The Australian, The Weekend Australian, The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Telegraph, Herald Sun, Sunday Herald Sun, The Courier Mail, The Sunday Mail, The Advertiser, Sunday Mail, The Sun, The Sun on Sunday, The Times, The Sunday Times, and New York Post, as well as digital mastheads and other websites. In addition, the company publishes general fiction, nonfiction, children's, and religious books; and operates Storyful, a social media content agency, as well as sports radio network and news channels. Further, it offers property and property-related advertising and services on its websites and mobile applications; digital real estate services; and financial services. The company has operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australasia, and internationally. News Corporation was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in New York, New York.