News Corporation (0K7U.L) Q1 2025 Earnings Report

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News Corporation

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$26.12 1.98%

Exchange: LSE | Sector: Technology | Industry: Media Entertainment

Q1 2025

Published: Nov 8, 2024

Earnings Highlights

Revenue of $2.58B up 3.1% year-over-year
EPS of $0.21 increased by 320% from previous year
Gross margin of 100.0%
Net income of 119.00M
""The ongoing digital transformation is redefining our pathways to revenue, and the initial results are promising as we continue to innovate our content delivery across platforms."" - Robert Thomson

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News Corporation

Period Q1 2025

Currency USD

Report Type Quarterly Earnings

Generated Dec 8, 2025

Executive Summary

In QQ1 2025, News Corporation reported a revenue of $2.577 billion, representing a 3.12% year-on-year increase and flat performance sequentially. A remarkable net income of $119 million was recorded, an increase of 296.67% year-on-year and 138.00% quarter-on-quarter, driven by efficient cost management and robust demand for digital content. The companyâ€™s total assets reached $16.927 billion, providing significant buffer for expansion initiatives. Management emphasized the positive impact of new digital initiatives and strategic cost reductions during the earnings call, indicating a confident outlook for sustainable growth in the evolving media landscape.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue

Increasing

2.58B

QoQ: 0.00% | YoY: 3.12%

Gross Profit

Increasing

2.58B

1.00% margin

QoQ: 0.00% | YoY: 3.12%

Operating Income

Increasing

226.00M

QoQ: 20.21% | YoY: 17.10%

Net Income

Increasing

119.00M

QoQ: 138.00% | YoY: 296.67%

EPS

Increasing

0.21

QoQ: 133.33% | YoY: 320.00%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Financial Highlights

Revenue: $2.577 billion (QoQ: 0.00%, YoY: +3.12%)
Net Income: $119 million (QoQ: +138.00%, YoY: +296.67%)
Operating Income: $226 million (QoQ: +20.21%, YoY: +17.10%)
Earnings Per Share: $0.21 (QoQ: +133.33%, YoY: +320.00%)
Total Assets: $16.927 billion
The noticeable increases in both operating and net income demonstrate considerable operational efficiency, as indicated by the operating profit margin rising to 8.77%.

Income Statement

Metric	Value	YoY Change	QoQ Change
Revenue	2.58B	3.12%	0.00%
Gross Profit	2.58B	3.12%	0.00%
Operating Income	226.00M	17.10%	20.21%
Net Income	119.00M	296.67%	138.00%
EPS	0.21	320.00%	133.33%

Key Financial Ratios

Gross Profit Margin

Good

43.00%

Gross profit margin is healthy and competitive within industry standards

Operating Profit Margin

Fair

8.23%

Operating margin is moderate, room for improvement in cost management

Net Profit Margin

Fair

4.62%

Net profit margin is moderate, room for improvement in cost management

Return on Assets

Weak

0.70%

Return on assets suggests inefficient capital allocation

Return on Equity

Weak

1.44%

Return on equity suggests inefficient capital allocation

Current Ratio

Adequate

1.38

Current ratio meets minimum requirements but limited cushion

Debt to Equity

Moderate

0.49

Debt-to-equity indicates balanced capital structure with manageable debt

P/E Ratio

Growth

31.77x

Elevated P/E suggests growth expectations or premium valuation

Price to Book

Fair Value

1.83x

Price-to-book ratio reasonable for profitable companies

Historical Earnings Comparison

Period	Revenue ($M)	EPS ($)	YoY Growth	Report
Q3 2025	2,009.00	0.18	+0.8%	View
Q2 2025	2,238.00	0.38	+4.8%	View
Q1 2025	2,577.00	0.21	+3.1%	View
Q4 2024	2,577.00	0.09	+5.9%	View
Q3 2024	1,994.00	0.05	-18.5%	View

News Corporation (0K7U.L) Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Earnings Highlights

Executive Summary

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Financial Highlights

Income Statement

Key Financial Ratios

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Peer Comparison Available for Members

Investment Outlook & SWOT Available for Members

Historical Earnings Comparison

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