Analysts Anticipate Growth in News Corporation’s Upcoming Earnings
News Corporation (NWSA), a prominent media and information services firm based in New York, is set to release its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings for 2025 on August 5, 2025, after the market closes. Valued at approximately $16.5 billion by market capitalization, the company is recognized for its diverse portfolio, which includes respected publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The Times, and MarketWatch. Analysts are projecting a profit of $0.19 per share on a diluted basis, reflecting an increase of 11.8% from $0.17 per share reported in the same quarter last year.
In the past year, News Corporation has generally performed well against analysts’ expectations, beating or matching consensus estimates in three of the last four quarters. The company did experience a miss on one occasion. For the full fiscal year, expectations indicate that NWSA will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.86, which represents a notable increase of 22.9% from $0.70 in fiscal 2024. Looking ahead, analysts project the EPS will continue its upward trend, reaching $1.04 in fiscal 2026, marking a year-over-year rise of 20.9%.
Stock Performance and Market Context
Despite the anticipated earnings growth, NWSA stock has lagged behind broader market gains. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has increased by only 6.1%, significantly underperforming the S&P 500 Index, which has risen by 13.4%, and the Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF, which has seen a remarkable increase of 26.2%.
On May 8, 2025, NWSA shares experienced a modest rise of over 1% following the release of its third-quarter financial results. The company reported revenue of $2 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 1.7%. Additionally, its adjusted EPS surged by 30.8% from the previous year, reaching $0.17.
Analyst Sentiment and Future Outlook
The sentiment among analysts regarding NWSA remains optimistic. All nine analysts covering the stock have assigned it a “Strong Buy” rating. The average analyst price target stands at $38.14, suggesting a potential upside of 29.6% from current market levels. This positive outlook reflects confidence in the company’s strategic direction and market position.
As NWSA prepares for its upcoming earnings report, stakeholders will be keenly observing how the company navigates the challenges of a competitive media landscape while capitalizing on growth opportunities. The anticipated results will provide insights into its operational effectiveness and financial health as it moves forward in the fiscal year.
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