News Corporation (NWSLV.AX) Q1 2026 Earnings Report

News Corporation’s QQ1 2026 results show a revenue decline versus the prior-year period but a positive bottom-line trajectory driven by cost discipline and a favorable mix within its diversified media portfolio. Reported revenue of approximately USD 2.144 billion accompanied by operating income of USD 150 million yields an operating margin near 7.0%, while EBITDA stood at USD 95 million. Net income was USD 274 million, delivering a net margin of roughly 12.8%, aided by a tax benefit and other non-operating dynamics. Cash flow from operations was USD 85 million in the quarter, with free cash flow around USD 4 million after Capex of USD 81 million, underscoring a modest but positive cash-generating engine. The company maintained a solid balance sheet with USD 2.198 billion of cash and equivalents and an aggregate debt load of USD 2.856 billion, leaving net debt of USD 658 million. Share repurchases (USD 92 million) and dividends (USD 47 million) further reflect a capital-allocation stance focused on returning capital to shareholders, even as near-term cash conversion remains modest. Looking ahead, the absence of formal quarterly guidance limits a precise forecast, but the mix of Dow Jones/News Media, Subscription Video Services, and Digital Real Estate Services provides multiple levers for revenue stabilization and potential upside if ad markets improve and digital monetization accelerates.