News Corp stock holds firm as earnings beat lifts the outlook

Better numbers

News Corporation stock (ISIN US65249B2088) opened at $30.38 on August 24, 2026, with a $16.44 billion market cap and a 1-year range of $22.20 to $31.61. The latest analyst note points to a "Moderate Buy" consensus, while the last reported quarter showed $2.34 billion in revenue and $0.35 in EPS.

The quarter ended June 30, 2026, and both top and bottom line figures were stronger than the market expected. Revenue came in above the $2.25 billion estimate, and EPS beat the $0.21 consensus by $0.14.

What changed

The same report showed revenue rising 10.8 percent from the year-earlier quarter, net margin at 6.35 percent, and return on equity at 7.09 percent. Analysts now model 1.31 EPS for the current fiscal year, which frames the stock against a business that is still delivering earnings power after the latest print.

That mix matters because News Corp is still valued on both media cash flow and digital real estate exposure, so the gap between the $30.38 share price and the $38.50 average target remains central to the debate.

More on the business

News Corp's portfolio includes Dow Jones, HarperCollins, News UK and News Corp Australia, giving the company exposure to advertising, subscriptions and book publishing. The earnings beat on August 5, 2026, also matters because it came with a quarter that improved on both revenue and EPS.

Shares and setup

For investors, the key levels are the $31.61 1-year high, the $22.20 1-year low and the $27.39 50-day average. The current share price sits above the 200-day average of $25.87 and inside that 52-week band.

Price (as of August 24, 2026, 12:00 p.m. ET): $30.38 USD

Fact box

Company: News Corporation
ISIN: US65249B2088
Ticker: NWSA
Exchange: NASDAQ
Market cap: $16.44 billion (as of August 24, 2026)
Sector / Industry: Communication Services / Publishing
Index membership: S&P 500