NASDAQ$NWSA
News Corp · Q2 2026 earnings
Q2 2026 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations
Briefing
News Corp reported Q2 2026 revenue of $2.36B with net income attributable to stockholders of $193M and diluted EPS of $0.34.
For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, total revenue was $2.36 billion versus $2.24 billion a year ago, led by circulation/subscription, digital real estate, and consumer segments. Net income attributable to News Corporation stockholders was $193 million ($0.34 diluted EPS from continuing operations). Six-month revenue reached $4.51 billion with stockholder net income of $305 million.
- Q2 revenue $2.36B; stockholder net income $193M.
- Diluted EPS $0.34 from continuing operations.
- Digital real estate and subscription revenues supported top-line growth.
- Company paid a $0.10 semi-annual dividend in October 2025.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
News Corp · Revenue · Quarterly
$2.36B
Revenue by segment
News Corp · $1.61B total across 3 segments · Q1 2024
- News Media$548M-0.9%34.0%
- Dow Jones$537M+4.3%33.4%
- Book Publishing$525M+7.8%32.6%
Forward guidance
The release discusses NWSA's outlook for upcoming periods, including capital allocation, operating priorities, and market risks.
Tailwinds
- NWSA cites operational execution and demand trends supporting the outlook.
- Balance sheet and capital actions aim to fund growth and shareholder returns.
Headwinds
- Macro, pricing, and input-cost volatility could pressure margins.
- Segment mix and one-time items may affect quarter-to-quarter comparability.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2026
+1.4%
Avg return
Earnings day
+2.5%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.2%
Avg return
30 days after
57%
29 / 51 earnings
Positive
+13.2%
Q1 2021
Best reaction
-18.6%
Q3 2022
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | -1.2% | -1.4% | +0.7% | |
| Q2 2026 | -7.1% | -4.1% | +1.7% | |
| Q1 2026 | +6.7% | +6.9% | +3.8% | |
| Q3 2025 | -1.5% | -0.7% | -2.4% | |
| Q2 2025 | -0.8% | +2.3% | -2.8% | |
| Q1 2025 | +4.0% | +1.3% | +1.4% | |
| Q4 2024 | +6.6% | +5.8% | +2.0% | |
| Q3 2024 | +1.5% | +4.3% | +11.3% | |
| Q2 2024 | +5.1% | +5.6% | +6.7% | |
| Q1 2024 | -2.3% | -2.1% | +2.5% | |
| Q4 2023 | +4.4% | +2.8% | +3.5% | |
| Q3 2023 | +8.7% | +10.3% | +15.3% | |
| Q2 2023 | -10.9% | -9.9% | -23.3% | |
| Q1 2023 | -2.9% | +8.0% | +8.6% | |
| Q4 2022 | +7.9% | +10.7% | -1.1% | |
| Q3 2022 | -18.6% | -15.7% | -17.5% | |
| Q2 2022 | +1.4% | +2.1% | -5.1% | |
| Q1 2022 | +5.8% | +1.7% | -6.8% | |
| Q4 2021 | +1.5% | -0.2% | -7.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | +5.4% | +5.8% | +0.4% | |
| Q2 2021 | +8.1% | +11.8% | +22.8% | |
| Q1 2021 | +13.2% | +20.2% | +38.0% | |
| Q4 2020 | +7.6% | +12.0% | +12.5% | |
| Q3 2020 | +12.6% | +9.5% | +34.0% | |
| Q2 2020 | +0.3% | +0.3% | -21.8% | |
| Q1 2020 | -5.4% | -3.2% | -2.5% | |
| Q4 2019 | +7.2% | +9.8% | +10.3% | |
| Q3 2019 | +3.6% | +0.9% | +2.6% | |
| Q2 2019 | -3.1% | -4.0% | -0.9% | |
| Q1 2019 | +6.2% | +3.2% | -6.9% | |
| Q4 2018 | -12.1% | -9.6% | -16.4% | |
| Q3 2018 | -6.9% | -4.4% | -4.2% | |
| Q2 2018 | -1.8% | +1.0% | +2.6% | |
| Q1 2018 | +7.6% | +8.0% | +17.0% | |
| Q4 2017 | -5.2% | -6.1% | -7.3% | |
| Q3 2017 | -0.4% | -0.6% | +5.6% | |
| Q2 2017 | +9.2% | +7.6% | +1.8% | |
| Q1 2017 | -0.4% | +1.9% | -0.5% | |
| Q4 2016 | +3.7% | +5.3% | +7.4% | |
| Q3 2016 | +3.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2016 | -6.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +8.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -7.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +4.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +5.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +11.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -2.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -2.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | — | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | — | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | — | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | — | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | — | — | — |
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