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.

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"For my entire professional life, I have been engaged daily with news and ideas, and that will not change," Rupert Murdoch told colleagues in a Thursday morning memo to his workforce of 35,000.

Rupert Murdoch takes on new role as son Lachlan becomes sole chair of NewsCorp and Fox

Lachlan Murdoch, Murdoch's eldest son, now seems to be his successor after seven-decade run as controversial media mogul

Rupert Murdoch stepping down as chair of Fox and News Corp

Murdoch's eldest son Lachlan will take over in November.

Rupert Murdoch Stepping Down From Fox And News Corp

Rupert Murdoch is stepping dpwn as chairman of the board of Fox and News Corp. in November, the companies said today. He will be appointed Chairman Emeritus of each company.

Rupert Murdoch Stepping Down As Chair Of News Corp. And Fox

Rupert Murdoch is stepping down from his current role on Fox News, according to media reporter Brian Stelter, who posted the news on X Thursday morning.  "I'm writing to let you all know that I have decided to transition to the role of Chairman Emeritus at Fox and News," Murdoch said in a memo to Fox employees obtained by Stelter.

Rupert Murdoch is stepping down from running Fox News and is handing the reins to his son, Lachlan

Rupert Murdoch will step down as chair of Fox & News Corp, according to CNBC.

Rupert Murdoch stepping down as chair of Fox & News Corp

LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK , Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a career that began nearly 70 years ago in 1954, Fox Corporation ("FOX") (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) and News Corporation ("News Corp") (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV) announced today that Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as chairman of each board effective as of the upcoming Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of each company in mid-November.

K. RUPERT MURDOCH TO BE APPOINTED CHAIRMAN EMERITUS OF FOX CORPORATION AND NEWS CORP

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch has stepped down as the chairman of Fox Corp and News Corp , the companies said on Thursday.

Rupert Murdoch steps down as chairman of Fox, News Corp

The move leaves his son Lachlan as the sole executive in charge of the global media empire.

Rupert Murdoch to Retire From Fox and News Corporation Boards

Murdoch will exit roles atop News Corp and Fox in November and will be appointed chairman emeritus.

Rupert Murdoch to Step Down as Chair of Fox and News Corp

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News Corp is engaged in "various negotiations" with artificial intelligence companies over their use of its content, the company's chief executive said at an investor conference Thursday, adding it does not plan to pursue legal action against them at this stage.

News Corp in negotiations with AI companies over content usage, CEO says

New Agreement Empowers Reputation Management and Strategic Communication Agendas Worldwide CHICAGO and NEW YORK , Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cision, the leading provider of consumer and media intelligence and communications solutions, has entered into a long-term agreement to distribute Dow Jones content to Public Relations and Corporate Communications (PRCC) professionals.

Dow Jones and Cision Unveil Exclusive Global Content Partnership for the PR and Corporate Communications Market

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--News Corp announced today that Chief Executive Robert Thomson will participate in the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference on Thursday, September 7, 2023. The session will begin at 11:10 AM EDT (8:10 AM 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 time following the conference.

News Corp to Participate in Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference

News Corp shares climbed after the company posted better-than-expected results on cost-cutting moves, and said artificial intelligence would help boost future results.

News Corp Shares Rise After Profit Beat on Cost Cuts and Says It Anticipates AI Gains

News Corporation has reported a 75% fall in profits - but says it is optimistic about the future thanks to the "remarkable opportunity" of AI.

News Corp profits plunge 75% - but media giant hails 'opportunity' of AI

News Corp (NASDAQ:NWS), the owner of the Sun and the Times newspapers, has reported a 75% decline in its annual profit and said it will roll out AI-generated content in a bid to cut costs. The company's net income for the financial year ended June 30 stood dropped to $187m in the 12 months just gone from $760m a year earlier as it was hit by a decline in ad income, which was felt most acutely in the UK and Australia.

News Corp looking to AI in a bid to slash costs after profits tumble 75%

News Corporation (NASDAQ:NWSA ) Q4 2023 Earnings Conference Call August 10, 2023 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Michael Florin - Senior VP and Head of IR Robert Thomson - CEO and Director Susan Panuccio - CFO Conference Call Participants David Karnovsky - JPMorgan Alan Gould - Loop Capital Kane Hannan - Goldman Sachs Entcho Raykovski - Evans & Partners Craig Huber - Huber Research Lucy Huang - UBS Brian Han - Morningstar Darren Leung - Macquarie Research Operator Welcome to News Corp's Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2023 Earnings Conference Call. Today's conference is being recorded.

News Corporation (NWSA) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

News Corp beat estimates for fourth-quarter profit on Thursday, benefiting from its cost-cutting measures and a rise in digital subscriptions for its Dow Jones news and data services.

News Corp beats profit estimates as digital subscriptions rise

CEO says news publisher is in talks with AI companies to establish the value of its content.

News Corp Swings to Loss Amid Revenue Drop, Book-Publishing Struggles

News Corp (NASDAQ:NWS)oration delivered mixed results after the bell Thursday, doing enough in the process to push its stock in the right direction.  The Fox News, New York Post and The Wall Street Journal owner posted fiscal fourth-quarter revenue of $2.43 billion, down 9% year-over-year from $2.67 billion and below the analyst consensus of $2.49 billion.

News Corp fiscal 4Q earnings top expectations even as revenues decline on multiple fronts

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, 2023 (includes 13 and 52 weeks, respectively, compared to 14 and 53 weeks in the three months and fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, respectively). Commenting on the results, Chief Executive Robert Thomson said: “News Corp's Fiscal 2023 results highlighted the durability and depth of our revenue streams.

News Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results for Fiscal 2023

News Corp stock (NASDAQ: NWSA), a global, diversified media and information services company, is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter results on Thursday, August 10.

Will News Corp Stock Trade Lower Post Q4 Results

News Corporation is expected to report a plunge in its profits and lower revenue as compared to the same period last year when it hands down its latest financial results. The media conglomerate - whose assets include Fox News, New York Post, and The Wall Street Journal - is set to report its fourth quarter fiscal 2023 results on Thursday, August 10.

News Corporation 4Q profit drop anticipated as advertising market remains challenging

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