News Corp

News Corp. is a media and information services company, which engages in the creation and distribution of content and other services. It operates through the following segments: Digital Real Estate Services, Subscription Video Services, Dow Jones, Book Publishing, News Media, and Other. The Digital Real Estate Services segment refers to the firm’s interest in the REA Group, a company with operations focused on property and property-related advertising and services, as well as financial services. The Subscription Video Services segment provides sports, entertainment and news services to pay-TV and streaming subscribers and other commercial licensees, primarily via cable, satellite and internet distribution. The Dow Jones segment offers news and business information, which distributes content and data through a variety of owned and off-platform media channels including newspapers, newswires, websites, mobile apps, newsletters, magazines, proprietary databases, live journalism, video and podcasts. The Book Publishing segment is composed of HarperCollins, which publishes and distributes consumer books globally through print, digital and audio formats. The News Media segment includes the operations of News Corp Australia, News UK, and the New York Post. The Other segment represents general corporate overhead expenses, costs related to the U.K. Newspaper Matters and expenses associated with the company’s cost reduction initiatives. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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NWS reports resilient Q1 performance, eyes digital media growth

NWS delivered resilient performance with a focus on cost reduction and digital expansion. While facing challenges in certain segments, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities presented by generative AI and digital media growth.

News Corp faces mixed Q2 results, eyes growth opportunities

News Corp's Q2 2023 earnings call highlighted a mixed performance across segments, with notable strengths in digital revenues and subscriber growth offset by challenges in certain divisions. The company is focused on cost-cutting measures and exploring opportunities for growth and value creation.

News Corp reports resilient Q3 results, eyes growth opportunities ahead

News Corp's Q3 performance showcased resilience and strategic cost reductions, with strengths in digital subscriptions, backlist sales, and advertising growth. Challenges include digital real estate services, supply chain issues, and consumption softness. Opportunities lie in generative AI, cost savings, and leveraging digital and backlist successes for future growth.

News Corp's Q4 earnings reflect digital shift and segment growth

News Corp's Q4 performance highlighted a shift towards digital and recurring revenues, with various segments showing growth and challenges. Foxtel's success in streaming and Dow Jones' profitability growth were key highlights.
Despite challenges faced by HarperCollins and REALTOR, opportunities for margin improvement and strategic growth plans exist. Cost efficiencies and digital transformation efforts contributed to improved segment performance.
Overall, News Corp aims for stable CapEx and continues to explore potential actions like an IPO for Foxtel. The company's focus on asset value and profitability underscores its commitment to optimal resource utilization.

News Corp reports Q1 revenue growth and profitability surge

News Corp's Q1 performance showcased revenue growth and increased profitability, driven by strong segments like Dow Jones and HarperCollins.
While facing challenges in the News Media segment and real estate business, the company is focused on optimizing operations and investing in growth areas.
Opportunities lie in digital transformation, AI content partnerships, and the realtor.com business, positioning News Corp for long-term success and value creation.
Overall, News Corp remains committed to maximizing shareholder value and navigating macroeconomic conditions to sustain positive EBITDA margins.

News Corp reports revenue growth and digital shift in Q2

News Corp's Q2 2024 earnings call reflected a positive financial outlook with revenue and profitability growth. The company's strategic focus on digital expansion, subscription models, and operational efficiencies has yielded favorable results across various segments. While challenges persist in certain divisions, News Corp remains committed to driving value for shareholders through portfolio optimization and revenue diversification.

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News Corp. is diversified media and information services company, which engages in the business of creating and distributing authoritative and engaging content and other products and services to consumers and businesses. It operates through the following segments: Digital Real Estate Services, Subscription Video Services, Dow Jones, Book Publishing, News Media, and Other. The Digital Real Estate Services segment is involved in the operations of the REA Group. The Subscription Video Services segment provides sports, entertainment, and news services to pay-TV and streaming subscribers and other commercial licensees. The Dow Jones segment offers content and data through a variety of owned and off-platform media channels including newspapers, newswires, websites, mobile apps, newsletters, magazines, proprietary databases, live journalism, video, and podcasts. The Book Publishing segment focuses on HarperCollins which publishes and distributes consumer books globally through print, digital, and audio formats. The News Media segment includes the operations of News Corp Australia, News UK, and the New York Post. The Other segment consists of corporate overhead expenses, strategy costs, and costs related to the newspaper matters. The company was founded by Keith Rupert Murdoch in 1979 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Hedge fund Starboard Value has filed a shareholder resolution to do away with the dual-class shares that allow Rupert Murdoch to control News Corp , the publisher of the Wall Street Journal, according to people familiar with the matter.

Exclusive: Starboard files proposal at News Corp, seeks to break Murdoch's grip

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--News Corp announced today that Move, Inc., operator of Realtor.com®, Chief Executive Officer Damian Eales will participate in the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference on Monday, September 9, 2024. The session will begin at 4:45 PM EDT (1:45 PM PDT). To listen to the live webcast, please visit the News Corp website at https://investors.newscorp.com/calendar-events. A replay of the webcast is expected to be available at the same location for a period of ti.

News Corp's Move, Inc. to Participate in Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference

Media Industry Veteran Alan Murray Named President NEW YORK , Sept. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dow Jones today announced the creation of the Dow Jones Leadership Institute, a new commercial venture focused on executive learning and leadership and developed to meet the rapidly evolving needs of today's business leaders.

Dow Jones Announces the Dow Jones Leadership Institute

Rightmove PLC

Rightmove shares rose 24% in London, valuing the company at about £5.4 billion, or $7.1 billion.

News Corp-Backed REA Considers Deal for Rightmove. What's Behind the Move.

Rupert Murdoch-owned REA Group said Monday that it is contemplating a takeover offer for U.K. property portal Rightmove in a bid to create a global digital real estate business. The Australian property business said it saw the potential acquisition as a "transformational opportunity" and cited "clear similarities" between the two firms.

Rupert Murdoch's property group considers bid for UK's Rightmove, sending shares 23% higher

Rightmove shares surge 20% on interest from Murdoch-owned Aussie peer REA Group

Rupert Murdoch's REA Group mulls bid for U.K. property listing giant Rightmove

News Corporation (NASDAQ:NWS ) Q4 2024 Results Conference Call August 8, 2024 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Michael Florin - SVP, Head of IR Robert Thomson - Chief Executive Officer Susan Panuccio - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants David Karnovsky - JPMorgan Kane Hannan - Goldman Sachs Entcho Raykovski - Evans & Partners Brian Han - Morningstar Darren Leung - Macquarie Lucy Huang - UBS Alan Gould - Loop Capital Craig Huber - Huber Research Operator Welcome to News Corp's Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2024 Earnings Conference Call. Today's conference is being recorded.

News Corporation (NWS) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

News Corporation shares rose 3% after Q4 financial results. Revenue and adjusted earnings per share beat forecasts, but some results were mixed at the segment level. Despite overall positive performance, further market-beating upside from here is unlikely.

News Corporation: Positive News Serves As A Catalyst For A Downgrade

News Corporation (NASDAQ:NWSA ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call August 8, 2024 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Michael Florin - Senior Vice President & Head, Investor Relations Robert Thomson - Chief Executive Susan Panuccio - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants David Karnovsky - JPMorgan Kane Hannan - Goldman Sachs Entcho Raykovski - Evans & Partners Brian Han - Morningstar Darren Leung - Macquarie Lucy Huang - UBS Alan Gould - Loop Capital Craig Huber - Huber Research Operator Welcome to News Corp's Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2024 Earnings Conference Call. Today's conference is being recorded.

News Corporation (NWSA) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Revenue in the quarter jumped 6% to $2.58 billion, compared to $2.43 billion a year earlier.

News Corp beats revenue estimates as digital subscriptions grow

Australian pay television company Foxtel, controlled by the Murdoch family and partly by local telecom firm Telstra , has been put up for sale post third-party interest and a strategic review, owner News Corp said on Thursday.

Australian TV company Foxtel put up for sale by News Corp

Media conglomerate News Corp beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter revenue on Thursday, helped by digital subscription growth at it business information unit Dow Jones.

News Corp beats quarterly revenue estimates

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--News Corporation (“News Corp” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV) today reported financial results for the three months and fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. Commenting on the results, Chief Executive Robert Thomson said: “Fiscal 2024 was an outstanding year for News Corp, as we not only delivered robust earnings growth and created substantial shareholder value, but took a significant step to prepare the Company to prosper in the AI age. Our landmark.

News Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results for Fiscal 2024

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--News Corp will release its fourth quarter and full year Fiscal 2024 results on Thursday, August 8, 2024. News Corp Chief Executive Robert Thomson and Chief Financial Officer Susan Panuccio will discuss the results via a live audio webcast at 5:00 p.m. EDT (Sydney: August 9, at 7:00 a.m. AEST). To listen to the webcast, please register using the following link: https://newscorp-q4fy2024-earnings-call.open-exchange.net/ A live audio webcast of the call and the archived.

News Corp to Report Fiscal 2024 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings

“Having a role in fashioning the future is definitely preferable to being a prisoner of the past,” News Corp CEO Robert Thomson said.

News Corp's OpenAI deal puts publisher on ‘cutting edge of digital age,' CEO Robert Thomson says

LSEG's flagship digital platform experience, Workspace, enhanced with integrated news and commentary from Dow Jones's leading news brands, LSEG Workspace will also be deployed across Dow Jones newsrooms. LSEG's Deals Intelligence and League Tables to enrich The Wall Street Journal's coverage of global deal-making.

LSEG and Dow Jones Announce a Multi-year Data, News and Analytics Partnership

Australia should force Meta to pay for news, News Corp executive says

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A deal announced Wednesday between ChatGPT maker OpenAI and News Corp (NWSA) could have wide-ranging implications across the media industry.

What News Corp's Deal With OpenAI Says About Future of Publishing, AI

In a move that could have far-reaching implications for the future of news and information, artificial intelligence (AI) company OpenAI and media giant News Corp announced a multi-year global partnership on Wednesday (May 22).

OpenAI's News Corp Partnership May Hint at Super-App Ambitions

News Corp (NASDAQ:NWSA), the owner of The Times, The Sun and other newspapers, is set to open 6% higher after it signed a deal with OpenAI to provide it with content from its publications. OpenAI, the ChatGPT maker, will now have permission to use content from all of the multimedia group's titles when answering a user's question and to enhance its products.

News Corp pens deal with OpenAI for use of newspapers

News Corp. shares traded higher on Thursday after the media conglomerate inked a content deal with artificial-intelligence leader OpenAI.

News Corp. shares climb on OpenAI licensing pact

There remains a vast repository of content from WSJ and other outlets that will significantly enrich OpenAI's generative AI products.

OpenAI partners with Wall Street Journal publisher News Corp.

OpenAI has signed a deal with News Corp, a media conglomerate, that will give the artificial intelligence (AI) company access to content from many news organizations.

OpenAI Inks Content Deal With News Corp

“We believe an historic agreement will set new standards for veracity, for virtue and for value in the digital age,” News Corp. CEO Robert Thomson said in a statement.

News Corp, OpenAI reach landmark content licensing deal

Deal lets ChatGPT maker use all articles from Wall Street Journal, New York Post, Times and Sunday Times for AI model development

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