Valued at $15.6 billion by market cap, News Corporation (NWSA) is a prominent diversified media and information services company that produces and distributes news, business information, books, and digital real estate services. Its portfolio includes prominent brands such as The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, MarketWatch, HarperCollins Publishers, The Times, The Australian, and realestate.com.au.
The global media and information services leader is expected to announce its fiscal first-quarter earnings for 2027 after the market closes on Wednesday, Nov. 4. Ahead of the event, analysts expect NWSA to report a profit of $0.26 per share on a diluted basis, up 18.2% from $0.22 in the year-ago quarter. The company exceeded the consensus estimates in each of the last four quarters, which is admirable.
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For the current year, analysts expect NWSA to report EPS of $1.30, up 10.2% from $1.18 in fiscal 2026. Its EPS is expected to rise 12.3% year over year to $1.46 in fiscal 2028.
www.barchart.comNWSA stock has outperformed the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 13.3% gains over the past 52 weeks, with shares up 16.2%. The stock has also outpaced the State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF’s (XLC) 10.1% downtick over the same time frame.
www.barchart.comNews Corporation has outpaced the broader market over the past year, supported by strong growth in its digital real estate and Dow Jones businesses, improving profitability, and optimism surrounding its digital transformation. Higher subscription and content-licensing revenue, robust demand for property listings, and stronger cash flow have reinforced investor confidence.
Analysts’ consensus opinion on NWSA stock is bullish, with a “Strong Buy” rating overall. Among the nine analysts covering the stock, seven recommend a "Strong Buy," one gives “Moderate Buy,” and one suggest “Hold.” NWSA’s average analyst price target is $36.41, indicating an ambitious potential upside of 19% from the current levels.
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