Skip to navigationSkip to main contentSkip to right columnADVERTISEMENTKritika SarmahTue, August 11, 2026 at 1:46 PM GMT+2 3 min readNews Corp signage by- JHVEPhoto via iStockValued at a market capitalization of $17.8 billion, News Corporation (NWSA) is a global diversified media and information-services company with a portfolio that stretches far beyond traditional newspapers. Headquartered in New York, the company operates primarily across the U.S., Australia and the U.K., with its content and services reaching audiences worldwide. Its businesses span news and information, digital real estate, and book publishing.News Corp has had a relatively muted run compared with the broader market, with NWSA shares falling marginally compared to the S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 21.3% surge over the past year. The stock has fared better in 2026, gaining 9.1%, although it still trails the S&P 500's 13.3% advance.More News from BarchartShaq Says His Dad Treated Him to White Castle, But When He Saw Homeless Man With a Sign, He Gave 3 of His Burgers to the Guy — 'Always Look Out for the Little Man'Micron vs. SK hynix: One Stock Rules AI Memory. The Other Has More Room to Run.Rocket Lab Investors Have Plenty to Cheer Ahead of Q2 Earnings TodayTired of missing midday reversals? The FREE Barchart Brief newsletter keeps you in the know. Sign up now!The comparison with its sector benchmark is more encouraging. While the State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLC) has risen 3.9% over the past year, outpacing NWSA, the tables have turned in 2026 as XLC has slipped 5%, trailing the stock.www.barchart.comNews Corp ended FY2026 on a high note, with shares gaining 1.3% on Aug. 5 after the company delivered a strong Q4 that showcased momentum across its key businesses. Revenue climbed 10.8% year over year to $2.34 billion, while Total Segment EBITDA surged 31.4% to $423 million. Adjusted EPS jumped an impressive 84.2% to $0.35 from $0.19 a year earlier, highlighting the company's improving profitability.Dow Jones continued to anchor the business, with revenue rising 6.6% year over year to $644 million, supported by resilient demand for its news and professional information products. Digital Real Estate Services delivered an even stronger performance, with revenue surging 18.7% to $553 million as its property platforms benefited from stronger activity and demand. Book Publishing rounded out the quarter on a high note, with revenue jumping 14.6% to $566 million, fueled by robust physical and digital book sales, particularly across General Books, the U.K. and Children's Publishing.For the current year, which ends in June 2027, analysts expect NWSA's EPS to rise 11% to $1.31 on a diluted basis. The company's earnings surprise history is solid. It surpassed the consensus estimate in each of the last four quarters. Terms and Privacy PolicyEU DSA contactPrivacy & Cookie SettingsMore Info