Highlights

  • News Corporation (ASX:NWS) traded at $48.500, up 3.37% at the time of writing on 6 August 2026.
  • The stock traded between $47.290 and $49.310, with 398,873 shares changing hands.
  • News Corp reported FY26 revenue of US$9.03 billion, up 7% YoY, and Total Segment EBITDA of US$1.63 billion, up 15% YoY.
  • Fourth quarter revenue increased 11% YoY to US$2.34 billion, while net income from continuing operations rose 167% to US$230 million.
  • Digital Real Estate Services, Dow Jones and Book Publishing contributed to FY26 revenue growth.

News Corporation shares traded higher on Thursday following the release of the company’s fourth quarter and full-year Fiscal 2026 results. At the time of writing on 6 August 2026, News Corporation shares were trading at $48.500, up $1.579 or 3.37% from the previous close of $46.920.

The movement followed News Corp’s 5 August 2026 earnings release, which reported FY26 revenue growth, higher Total Segment EBITDA and increased operating cash flow.

NWS Share Price and Trading Activity

News Corporation shares traded within a daily range of $47.290 to $49.310 during the session. Trading volume reached 398,873 shares, compared with the average volume of 182,962 shares.

The company’s 52-week share price range was between $36.010 and $57.160. News Corporation was listed on the Australian Securities Exchange on 19 June 2013 and operates within the Media & Entertainment industry group.

News Corp is a global media and information services company operating across information services and news, digital real estate services and book publishing. The company operates primarily across the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom.

FY26 Financial Performance

For Fiscal 2026, News Corporation reported total revenue of US$9.03 billion, representing a 7% increase from US$8.45 billion in FY25. Revenue growth was supported by Digital Real Estate Services, Dow Jones and Book Publishing segments.

Net income from continuing operations increased 15% to US$743 million, compared with US$648 million in the prior year. Total Segment EBITDA increased 15% to US$1.63 billion, compared with US$1.42 billion in FY25.

Operating cash flow increased 26% to US$1.24 billion, while full-year free cash flow increased 42% to US$811 million.

Fourth Quarter Results

For the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2026, News Corp reported revenue of US$2.34 billion, up 11% compared with US$2.11 billion in the prior corresponding period. The increase was driven by higher revenue from Digital Real Estate Services, Book Publishing and Dow Jones.

Net income from continuing operations increased to US$230 million, compared with US$86 million in the prior year period, while Total Segment EBITDA increased 31% to US$423 million from US$322 million.

Segment Performance

Dow Jones revenue increased 7% in FY26 to US$2.50 billion, compared with US$2.33 billion in FY25. Segment EBITDA increased 13% to US$663 million. The segment benefited from higher circulation and subscription revenue, content licensing revenue and professional information services.

Digital Real Estate Services revenue increased 12% to US$2.02 billion, while Segment EBITDA increased 23% to US$741 million. The segment includes REA Group and Move, with revenue growth supported by higher real estate activity and product-related revenue.

Book Publishing revenue increased 6% to US$2.29 billion, while Segment EBITDA declined 3% to US$287 million. The company attributed revenue growth to higher physical and digital book sales, while EBITDA was affected by higher costs and inventory-related charges.

News Media revenue increased 3% to US$2.23 billion, while Segment EBITDA declined 9% to US$139 million. The segment experienced changes in advertising revenue and higher costs during the period.

Cash Flow and Capital Management

News Corporation generated US$1.24 billion in operating cash flow during FY26, compared with US$978 million in FY25. Free cash flow increased to US$811 million from US$571 million.

The company also continued capital returns during the year. Cash flow information showed US$641 million was used for News Corp share repurchases and US$204 million was paid in dividends.

News Corp declared a semi-annual cash dividend of US$0.10 per share for Class A and Class B common stock, payable on 7 October 2026 to shareholders recorded on 9 September 2026.

Broader ASX Market Context

News Corporation’s share price movement occurred while the broader Australian market traded higher. The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) closed at 9,271.6 points, gaining 0.47% during the session, while the S&P/ASX 300 (ASX:XKO) also increased by 0.47%.

NWS shares moved higher following the company’s FY26 results update while major Australian indices recorded gains.

What Investors May Monitor

Future updates from News Corporation may focus on subscription growth, digital revenue contribution, advertising trends and performance across its core segments.

Investors may also monitor developments across Dow Jones, Digital Real Estate Services and other digital transformation initiatives as the company continues operating across global media and information markets.

Conclusion

News Corporation shares traded at $48.500, up 3.37% at the time of writing on 6 August 2026. The company’s FY26 results showed revenue of US$9.03 billion, Total Segment EBITDA of US$1.63 billion and operating cash flow of US$1.24 billion.

Growth during the year was supported by Digital Real Estate Services, Dow Jones and Book Publishing, while News Media performance reflected changes across advertising and operating costs.