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News Corp Delivers Record Profit on Digital Growth and AI Partnerships

Aug 5, 2026, 6:31 PM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Strong earnings beat and higher guidance typically trigger multiple expansion, especially with AI partnerships signaling potential margin uplift and monetization. Historically, media companies beating estimates with AI-enabled growth have seen near-term upside, though execution risk exists in monetizing AI and content licensing.

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News Corp beat Q4 expectations with 11% revenue growth to $2.34B, led by Dow Jones, real estate, and publishing. For FY2026, the company guides $9.03B revenue and $743M continuing income, with EPS of $1.18. CEO Thomson stresses AI partnerships with Meta and OpenAI as a strategic differentiator.

  • Q4 revenue $2.34B, up 11% YoY. Beat expectations.
  • Continuing ops net income $230M, 33c per share. Up 167% YoY.
  • Adjusted EPS 0.35 vs 0.24 expected; confirms earnings strength.
  • Fiscal 2026 revenue $9.03B, up 7%; net income $743M, +15%; EPS $1.18.
  • Dow Jones revenue $644M, +7%; real estate $553M, +19%; book publishing $566M, +15%.

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