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News Corporation is a diversified media conglomerate with significant presence in the us, the UK, and Australia. Key mastheads include The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, New York Post, The Times, The Sun, The Australian, Herald Sun, and The Daily Telegraph. Its 61%-owned REA Group is the dominant property listings business in Australia. In addition, it owns Harper Collins, one of the largest book publishers in the world, and has a sizable us digital property advertising business, Move. An agreement has been reached to sell Foxtel, the Australian pay-TV and streaming provider in which News Corp has a 65% shareholding. The sale to global sports streaming platform, DAZN, is struck at more than 7 times Foxtel's fiscal 2024 EBITDA, equating to enterprise value of AUD 3.4.

News Corp

The acquisition is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025 and is subject to regulatory approval in Austria and customary closing conditions. Dow Jones's parent company, News Corp, expects to receive a $4 million tax benefit in connection with the transaction.

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Dow Jones Agrees To Acquire Dragonfly Intelligence And Oxford Analytica From FiscalNote For $40M

The Q2 earnings report for News (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWSA#NASDAQ">NWSA</a>) was released on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 04:15 PM.
Here's what investors need to know about the latest announcement.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
News beat estimated earnings by 3.0%, reporting an EPS of $0.33 versus an estimate of $0.32.
Revenue was down $348.00 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Earnings History Overview</h3>
The company beat on EPS by $0.05 in the last quarter, resulting in a 1.0% increase share price change the following day.
Here's a look at News's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.16</td>
<td>0.14</td>
<td>0.11</td>
<td>0.19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.21</td>
<td>0.17</td>
<td>0.11</td>
<td>0.26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>2.56B</td>
<td>2.47B</td>
<td>2.46B</td>
<td>2.55B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>2.58B</td>
<td>2.58B</td>
<td>2.42B</td>
<td>2.59B</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

To track all earnings releases for News <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NWSA/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
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Earnings

News Q2 Earnings Summary & Key Takeaways

News (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWSA#NASDAQ">NWSA</a>) announced its Q2 earnings on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 04:15 PM.
Here's a breakdown of the earnings report.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
News beat estimated earnings by 3.0%, reporting an EPS of $0.33 versus an estimate of $0.32.
Revenue was down $348.00 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
The company beat on EPS by $0.05 in the previous quarter, leading to a 1.0% increase share price change the next day.
Here's a look at News's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.16</td>
<td>0.14</td>
<td>0.11</td>
<td>0.19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.21</td>
<td>0.17</td>
<td>0.11</td>
<td>0.26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>2.56B</td>
<td>2.47B</td>
<td>2.46B</td>
<td>2.55B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>2.58B</td>
<td>2.58B</td>
<td>2.42B</td>
<td>2.59B</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

To track all earnings releases for News <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NWSA/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
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News Earnings Review: Q2 Summary

The earnings results for News (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWSA#NASDAQ">NWSA</a>) for Q2 were made public on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 04:15 PM.
Here's a comprehensive overview of the announcement.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
News beat estimated earnings by 3.0%, reporting an EPS of $0.33 versus an estimate of $0.32.
Revenue was down $348.00 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Historical Earnings Summary</h3>
The company beat on EPS by $0.05 in the previous quarter, leading to a 1.0% increase share price change the next day.
Here's a look at News's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.16</td>
<td>0.14</td>
<td>0.11</td>
<td>0.19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.21</td>
<td>0.17</td>
<td>0.11</td>
<td>0.26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>2.56B</td>
<td>2.47B</td>
<td>2.46B</td>
<td>2.55B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>2.58B</td>
<td>2.58B</td>
<td>2.42B</td>
<td>2.59B</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

To track all earnings releases for News <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NWSA/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
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News Q2 Earnings Report: What Investors Need to Know

News (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWSA#NASDAQ">NWSA</a>) announced its Q2 earnings on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 04:15 PM.
Here's a breakdown of the earnings report.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
News beat estimated earnings by 3.0%, reporting an EPS of $0.33 versus an estimate of $0.32.
Revenue was down $348.00 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Historical Earnings Summary</h3>
During the previous quarter, the company beat on EPS by $0.05, leading to a 1.0% increase share price change the next day.
Here's a look at News's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.16</td>
<td>0.14</td>
<td>0.11</td>
<td>0.19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.21</td>
<td>0.17</td>
<td>0.11</td>
<td>0.26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>2.56B</td>
<td>2.47B</td>
<td>2.46B</td>
<td>2.55B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>2.58B</td>
<td>2.58B</td>
<td>2.42B</td>
<td>2.59B</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

To track all earnings releases for News <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NWSA/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
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Earnings Breakdown: News Q2

News (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWSA#NASDAQ">NWSA</a>) announced its Q2 earnings on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 04:15 PM.
Here's a breakdown of the earnings report.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
News beat estimated earnings by 3.0%, reporting an EPS of $0.33 versus an estimate of $0.32.
Revenue was down $348.00 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Analysis of Past Earnings</h3>
Last quarter the company beat on EPS by $0.05 which was followed by a 1.0% increase in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at News's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.16</td>
<td>0.14</td>
<td>0.11</td>
<td>0.19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.21</td>
<td>0.17</td>
<td>0.11</td>
<td>0.26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>2.56B</td>
<td>2.47B</td>
<td>2.46B</td>
<td>2.55B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>2.58B</td>
<td>2.58B</td>
<td>2.42B</td>
<td>2.59B</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

To track all earnings releases for News <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NWSA/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
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News Q2 Earnings Assessment

News (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWSA#NASDAQ">NWSA</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.33 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.31 by 6.45 percent. &nbsp;The company reported quarterly sales of $2.24 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.17 billion by 3.07 percent. This is a 13.38 percent decrease over sales of $2.59 billion the same period last year.

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News Q2 2025 Adj EPS $0.33 Beats $0.31 Estimate, Sales $2.24B Beat $2.17B Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For February 5, 2025

Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 5 analysts have published ratings on News (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWSA#NASDAQ">NWSA</a>) in the last three months.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated News and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $40.8, accompanied by a high estimate of $44.00 and a low estimate of $36.00. Marking an increase of 1.37%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $40.25. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738702812_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
The standing of News among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Curry Baker</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Bazinet</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alan Gould</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alan Gould</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Curry Baker</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to News. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of News compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of News's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of News's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NWSA/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on News analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About News</h2>
News Corporation is a diversified media conglomerate with significant presence in the us, the UK, and Australia. Key mastheads include The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, New York Post, The Times, The Sun, The Australian, Herald Sun, and The Daily Telegraph. The company also has a strong presence in the Australian subscription video market through 65%-owned Foxtel, and streaming platforms such as sport-focused Kayo and entertainment-focused Binge. Its 61%-owned REA Group is the dominant property listings business in Australia. In addition, it owns Harper Collins, one of the largest book publishers in the world, and has a sizable us digital property advertising business, Move.
<h3>Financial Milestones: News's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining News's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 3.12% as of 30 September, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Communication Services sector.
Net Margin: News's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 4.62%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 1.45%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.71%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: News's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.49.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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Analyst Ratings

What 5 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About News

UBS analyst Tom Beadle upgrades News (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWSA#NASDAQ">NWSA</a>) from Neutral to Buy.

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UBS Upgrades News to Buy

Guggenheim analyst Curry Baker maintains News (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWSA#NASDAQ">NWSA</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $40 to $43.

Price Target

Guggenheim Maintains Buy on News, Raises Price Target to $43

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Citigroup analyst Jason Bazinet initiated coverage on News Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWSA#NASDAQ">NWSA</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $36. News shares closed at $27.47 on Wednesday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo initiated coverage on Maplebear Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CART#NASDAQ">CART</a>) with an Equal-Weight rating and announced a price target of $47. Maplebear shares closed at $44.82 on Wednesday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Manav Gupta initiated coverage on Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSN#NYSE">TSN</a>) with a Neutral rating and announced a price target of $62. Tyson Foods shares closed at $55.46 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst Adam Maeder initiated coverage on ResMed Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMD#NYSE">RMD</a>) with a Neutral rating and announced a price target of $252. ResMed shares closed at $236.17 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Benchmark analyst Mike Hickey initiated coverage on AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $375. AppLovin shares closed at $329.20 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Across the recent three months, 4 analysts have shared their insights on News (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWSA#NASDAQ">NWSA</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
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<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<tr>
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<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<tr>
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<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $40.25, along with a high estimate of $44.00 and a low estimate of $36.00. Highlighting a 0.2% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $40.33. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736510427_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
The perception of News by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Jason Bazinet</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alan Gould</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alan Gould</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Curry Baker</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to News. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of News compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for News's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into News's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NWSA/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on News analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind News</h2>
News Corporation is a diversified media conglomerate with significant presence in the us, the UK, and Australia. Key mastheads include The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, New York Post, The Times, The Sun, The Australian, Herald Sun, and The Daily Telegraph. The company also has a strong presence in the Australian subscription video market through 65%-owned Foxtel, and streaming platforms such as sport-focused Kayo and entertainment-focused Binge. Its 61%-owned REA Group is the dominant property listings business in Australia. In addition, it owns Harper Collins, one of the largest book publishers in the world, and has a sizable us digital property advertising business, Move.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: News's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, News showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 3.12% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Communication Services sector.
Net Margin: News's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 4.62%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): News's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 1.45%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): News's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.71%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.49.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Analyst Expectations For News's Future

Citigroup analyst Jason Bazinet initiates coverage on News (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWSA#NASDAQ">NWSA</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $36.

Citigroup Initiates Coverage On News with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $36

Loop Capital analyst Alan Gould maintains News (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWSA#NASDAQ">NWSA</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $44 to $41.

Loop Capital Maintains Buy on News, Lowers Price Target to $41

News Corporation ("News Corp" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWS#NASDAQ">NWS</a>, NWSA: ASX: NWS, NWSLV)) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of Foxtel Group ("Foxtel") to DAZN Group Limited ("DAZN"), a premier global sports streaming platform.
Under the terms of the agreement, shareholder loans in the amount of A$578 million outstanding and owing to News Corp will be repaid in full in cash at closing. Foxtel's current debt will be refinanced at closing and transfer with Foxtel, and News Corp will hold a minority equity interest in DAZN of approximately 6% as well as one seat on its Board of Directors. Telstra Group Ltd ("Telstra") will also sell its minority interest in Foxtel, have its shareholder loans of A$128 million repaid, and take a minority stake in DAZN of approximately 3%. The proposed transaction values Foxtel at an enterprise value of A$3.4 billion, representing more than 7x fiscal 2024 Foxtel EBITDA.

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News Corp Announced Agreement To Sell Foxtel To DAZN For Enterprise Value Of A$3.4B

Rupert Murdoch's attempt to change the billion-dollar family trust to favor his eldest son, Lachlan, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/fox-news">hit a roadblock</a>. 
What Happened: In a ruling that reads like an episode of &#8220;Succession,&#8221; Commissioner Edmund J. Gorman Jr. essentially threw cold water on Murdoch's trust fund shuffle.
According to the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/09/business/media/rupert-lachlan-murdoch-family-trust.html?campaign_id=190&amp;emc=edit_ufn_20241209&amp;instance_id=141779&amp;nl=from-the-times&amp;regi_id=136109156&amp;segment_id=185282&amp;user_id=e415429009fa21c5b8b4141c24d72bca">New York Times</a>, Gorman&#8217;s scathing critique of Murdoch came across in a 96-page document. The plan to "permanently cement Lachlan Murdoch's executive roles" inside the family&#8217;s media empire seemed like a "carefully crafted charade," Gorman wrote.
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Murdoch reportedly planned to amend the family trust, potentially solidifying Lachlan&#8217;s role in overseeing Fox News and its editorial direction.
The problem? Fairness. The trust, as it stands, gives equal control to Murdoch's four oldest children: Lachlan, James, Elisabeth, and Prudence. 
While Lachlan currently holds the roles of executive chairman and CEO of Fox Corporation and chairman of News Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWSA#NASDAQ">NWSA</a>), he does not have full control of the company.
Murdoch's other children — James, Elisabeth and Prudence — reportedly oppose the trust amendment. They&#8217;re also believed to be less conservative than Lachlan, per <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2024/dec/09/rupert-murdochmedia-empire-children">The Guardian</a>.
Why It Matters: Murdoch, 93, a billionaire media mogul known for his role in shaping modern cable programming, faces a high-profile legal ruling that some see as a significant setback.
The Murdoch media empire extends beyond Fox News to include The Wall Street Journal and The New York Post, which are often characterized by their conservative editorial stances.
While <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/41034849/fox-stock-thrives-on-sports-politics-strategy-analyst-says-it-will-weather-secular-">good for ratings</a> and readership, that take has cost Murdoch millions in legal penalties.
Recall last year when Fox had to pay a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/04/31870703/fox-dominion-reach-787-5m-settlement-in-defamation-case-over-2020-presidential-election-falsehoods" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">record $787.5 million settlement </a>in a defamation lawsuit from Dominion Voting Systems. Murdoch and company defended against allegations that they made false claims about the 2020 election.
What&#8217;s Next: The family squabble is unlikely to end soon, as Murdoch's lawyer, Adam Streisand, has promised to appeal.
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Loop Capital analyst Alan Gould maintains News (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWSA#NASDAQ">NWSA</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $41 to $44.

Loop Capital Maintains Buy on News, Raises Price Target to $44

Dow Jones today announced it has acquired&nbsp;WorldECR, an industry-leading provider of news, data and analysis on global export control and trade sanctions. This is the latest in a series of investments and acquisitions aimed at bolstering Dow Jones's portfolio of specialized news, data, analysis and events for business users.
Based in London, WorldECR serves compliance professionals from corporations, law firms, governments, professional services, research and financial institutions. Its flagship operations include subscription-based specialist trade publications <a href="https://www.worldecr.com/">WorldECR</a> and <a href="https://exportcompliancemanager.com/">Export Compliance Manager</a> as well as an extensive collection of practitioner guides and the annual WorldECR Forum, which takes place in London and Washington D.C each year. Its portfolio also includes CtrlAtlas, a dynamic database of export control regulations and guidance from around the world.
WorldECR will operate as part of <a href="https://www.dowjones.com/professional/risk">Dow Jones Risk &amp; Compliance</a>, enhancing Dow Jones's existing product portfolio with world-class editorial coverage and marquee events to help customers navigate the increasingly complex trade compliance landscape.
This acquisition comes at a time of continued growth and expansion for Dow Jones Risk &amp; Compliance. In its first quarter earnings for fiscal 2025, revenues grew 16% to $81 million. Dow Jones also recently announced it has expanded its ownership stake in <a href="https://www.dowjones.com/press-room/">Ripjar</a>, a global data intelligence software provider, underscoring its ongoing commitment to becoming a leading information service provider for the growing risk and compliance community. Earlier this year, the company also acquired <a href="https://www.dowjones.com/press-room/dow-jones-acquires-a2i-systems/">A2i Systems</a>, a world leader in AI-powered fuel pricing solutions.

Dow Jones Acquires WorldECR To Enhance Editorial Coverage For Global Compliance Community; No Financial Terms Disclosed

News Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWS#NASDAQ">NWS</a>, NWSA, ASX: NWS, NWSLV))) today announced that, at its Annual Meeting of Stockholders, stockholders overwhelmingly elected the company's full slate of Directors and voted with the Board's recommendations on all proposals, including convincingly defeating the non-binding proposal to adopt a recapitalization plan that would eliminate News Corp's dual-class capital structure.
News Corp actively solicits feedback from its investors throughout the year, and values the ongoing dialogue generated by these extensive outreach efforts. We are pleased stockholders once again convincingly supported the company and the Board of Directors on all matters.
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News Corp Announces That, At Its Annual Meeting Of Stockholders, Stockholders Voted With The Board's Recommendations On All Proposals, Including Convincingly Defeating The Non-Binding Proposal To Adopt A Recapitalization Plan That Would Eliminate News Corp's Dual-Class Capital Structure

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