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.

News Corp announced Thursday that veteran communications advisor Arthur Bochner will become chief communications officer and executive vice president, following the retirement later this year of longtime spokesperson Jim Kennedy.

News Corp names Arthur Bochner chief communications officer

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--News Corp today announced that veteran communications advisor Arthur Bochner will become Chief Communications Officer and Executive Vice President, following the retirement later this year of Jim Kennedy, who joined the company in 2013. Mr. Bochner will begin at News Corp this month, working with Mr. Kennedy and his team during the transition. He spent nearly a decade at The Walt Disney Company, most recently overseeing strategic communications. He also served as Chie.

Arthur Bochner Named Next News Corp Chief Communications Officer

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--News Corp announced today that Chief Executive Officer of Dow Jones and Publisher of The Wall Street Journal Almar Latour will participate in the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. The session will begin at 10:30 AM EST (7:30 AM PST). 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.

News Corp's Dow Jones to Participate in UBS Global Media and Communications Conference

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Rupert Murdoch called his son Lachlan a "principled leader" poised to navigate a changing media landscape as the 52-year-old executive took the helm at News Corp and Fox.

Rupert Murdoch says son Lachlan a ‘principled leader' as he takes helm of News Corp and Fox

News Corp CEO Robert Thomson noted the company has “led the quest for compensation for content from the big digital platforms."

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News Corporation (NASDAQ:NWSA ) Q1 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 9, 2023 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Michael Florin - Senior Vice President and Head, IR Robert Thomson - Chief Executive Susan Panuccio - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Lucy Huang - UBS Alan Gould - Loop Capital Ted Karakostas - JPMorgan Entcho Raykovski - Evans & Partners Craig Huber - Huber Research Brian Han - Morningstar Darren Leung - Macquarie Operator Welcome to News Corp's First Quarter Fiscal 2024 Earnings Conference Call. Today's conference is being recorded.

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News Corporation (NASDAQ:NWSA) stock fell 0.4% in extended trading Thursday despite beating Street expectations with its fiscal first-quarter results.  The media conglomerate posted revenue of $2.50 billion, just above Street estimates of $2.49 billion.

News Corp stock slides on fiscal 1Q results; CEO wants generative AI companies to pay up for content

Media conglomerate News Corp beat Wall Street targets for first-quarter revenue and profit on Thursday and said it was in advanced talks to strike deals on the use of its content for generative artificial intelligence(AI).

News Corp beats Street estimates, touts generative AI efforts

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 ended September 30, 2023. Commenting on the results, Chief Executive Robert Thomson said: “We had a sterling start to the new Fiscal Year, with rising revenues and increased profitability despite difficult economic conditions in some of our markets. Our first quarter revenues were slightly higher at $2.5 billion, while our profitab.

News Corporation Reports First Quarter Results for Fiscal 2024

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--News Corp will release its first quarter Fiscal 2024 results on Thursday, November 9, 2023. 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. EST (Sydney: Friday, November 10, at 9:00 a.m. AEDT). To listen to the webcast, please register using the following link: https://newscorp-q1fy2024-earnings-call.open-exchange.net/ A live audio webcast of the call and the archived we.

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Rupert Murdoch empire could secure windfall by breaking up business, says Starboard Value

News Corp should spin off $7bn digital real estate assets, says activist investor

Jeffrey Smith, CEO of activist firm Starboard Value, is making the case to separate News Corp.'s real estate assets from its news business.

Starboard CEO makes case for spinning off real estate assets from WSJ owner News Corp

Activist hedge fund Starboard Value's CEO Jeff Smith said on Tuesday that Rupert Murdoch's News Corp is trading at a big discount to the value of its assets and should consider spinning off some of them.

Starboard says Rupert Murdoch's News Corp should break up

Shares of News Corp (NWSA) gained in early trading on Monday following reports activist investor Starboard Value has added to its stake in Rupert Murdoch's media company and is looking to make strategic and governance changes.

News Corp Shares Jump After Report Activist Investor Is Looking to Make Changes

Starboard Value has built a sizable stake in News Corp (NASDAQ: NWSA). Shares of the mass media company are up 3.0% at writing.

Starboard building a stake in News Corp ‘doesn't make much sense'

Rupert Murdoch's media empire News Corp (NASDAQ:NWS) has reportedly become the latest target of activist investor Starboard Value. Seeking to implement strategic and governance changes, Starboard has built a stake in News Corp since the summer, according to Reuters.

Activist investor eyes up News Corp as Murdoch resignation looms

Activist investor Starboard Value has built a stake in Rupert Murdoch's News Corp, and intends to push for changes at the parent company of MarketWatch and the Wall Street Journal, according to a report Sunday night.

Activist investor Starboard reportedly seeks changes at News Corp

Starboard believes the media company trades at a significant discount due to its structure.

Activist Builds News Corp Stake, Plans to Seek Changes

Starboard Value, the activist hedge fund run by Jeffrey Smith, has bought shares of News Corp , according to people familiar with the matter, a move that could presage new calls from investors for changes to Rupert Murdoch's media empire.

Exclusive: Activist hedge fund Starboard eyes Rupert Murdoch's News Corp

Lachlan Murdoch will officially inherit his father's massive media empire after a decision Thursday named him the sole chairman of News Corp (NASDAQ:NWS)oration.  Lachlan, Rupert Murdoch's eldest son, now sits at the helm of the company behind Fox News, the Wall Street Journal and the New York Post, among others.

Who is Lachlan Murdoch? Rupert's eldest son is set to inherit an empire

After fleeing to Australia more than a decade ago amid a spat with dad Rupert, Lachlan returned to his father's favor based on politics, power-seeking and paternalism.

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