"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
CurrencyUSD
Report TypeQuarterly Earnings
GeneratedMay 15, 2026
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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 company’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
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