News Corp

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NASDAQ (2025-06-17)

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News Corp
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About company

News Corp is a global, diversified media and information services company that has significantly evolved since its inception as a small newspaper in Australia in the 1920s. Under the leadership of Rupert Murdoch and his father, Sir Keith Murdoch, the company has expanded to include a wide range of media, news, and publishing operations. Its portfolio includes HarperCollins, a major publishing house with a history spanning two centuries, operations in 17 countries, and over 120 branded imprints, publishing around 10,000 new books annually in 16 languages. In the broadcasting sector, News Corp owns Foxtel, a joint venture with Telstra in Australia, offering a 20-channel service, and FOX SPORTS Australia. The company also operates in the digital real estate market through Move Inc. and its subsidiaries, which manage realtor.com®, a pioneering property listings website. Additionally, News Corp's Dow Jones owns The Wall Street Journal, a leading daily business newspaper, and produces The Journal., a flagship daily business podcast. The company has also engaged in significant partnerships, such as a multi-year agreement with Facebook to provide access to news in Australia through Facebook News, showcasing its adaptability and influence in the modern media landscape.

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Overall Financial Performance

In the second quarter of fiscal 2025, News Corp's total revenues rose by 5% to $2.24 billion compared to $2.14 billion in the prior year. Net income from continuing operations surged by 58% to $306 million, and Total Segment EBITDA increased by 20% to $478 million. Earnings per share from continuing operations were $0.40, up from $0.28, while adjusted EPS grew to $0.33 from $0.27.

REA Group Achieves Record Revenues

REA Group posted record revenues of $343 million for the quarter, marking a 17% increase year-over-year. This growth was driven by strong performance in the Australian residential market, increased depth penetration, and a rise in national listings. Additionally, REA India contributed to the revenue boost, along with a positive impact from foreign currency fluctuations.

Dow Jones Reaches Record Revenues

Dow Jones achieved record revenues of $600 million, a 3% increase from the prior year. Growth was fueled by higher circulation revenues and a significant rise in professional information business revenues, with Risk & Compliance growing by 11% and Dow Jones Energy by 10%. Digital revenues now represent 81% of total revenues, up from 78% the previous year.

Book Publishing Experiences Strong Growth

The Book Publishing segment saw an 8% increase in revenues, accompanied by a 19% rise in Segment EBITDA. This growth was driven by robust sales in both physical and digital books, reflecting strong demand across the segment.

Strategic Sale of Foxtel to DAZN

News Corp announced an agreement to sell Foxtel to DAZN for an enterprise value of A$3.4 billion. This transaction, reflected as discontinued operations, aims to simplify the company's structure, enhance long-term shareholder value, and allow News Corp to concentrate on its core growth areas. The sale underscores the company's strategic shift towards its key growth pillars.

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