News Corporation Q2 2026 Earnings Recap

NWSA Q2 2026 February 6, 2026

News Corporation reported strong second-quarter results for fiscal 2026, with revenues increasing to $2.4 billion, a 6% year-over-year growth, and profitability metrics showing significant improvements despite a prior year comparative setback.

Earnings Per Share Beat

$0.40 vs $0.33 est.

+21.2% surprise

Revenue Beat

2362000000 vs 2302666000 est.

+2.6% surprise

Market Reaction

1-Day -7.06%

5-Day -4.09%

30-Day -1.65%

Key Takeaways

Total segment EBITDA rose by 9% to $521 million, demonstrating sustained operational efficiency.
Adjusted EPS increased to 40¢ from 33¢ in the previous quarter, reflecting improved profitability margins.
The Dow Jones segment excelled with an 8% revenue growth and 10% EBITDA increase, driven by strong demand in digital advertising and B2B services.
Digital Real Estate Services, notably realtor.com, recorded a 10% revenue growth, highlighting resilience in a challenging housing market.
The company is enhancing its buyback program significantly, reflecting confidence in long-term value creation amidst increasing cash flow.

This summary was generated by AI from the official earnings call transcript and is provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. For the complete transcript and financial data, visit NWSA on AllInvestView.