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News Corporation

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$26.12 1.98%

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

Q2 2025

Published: Feb 6, 2025

Earnings Highlights

Revenue of $2.24B up 4.8% year-over-year
EPS of $0.38 increased by 40.7% from previous year
Gross margin of 100.0%
Net income of 215.00M
""Our strategic investments in digital platforms are starting to show promising results, supporting our profit margins even when traditional revenue streams are pressured."" - CEO of News Corporation

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News Corporation

Period Q2 2025

Currency USD

Report Type Quarterly Earnings

Generated Dec 8, 2025

Executive Summary

In Q2 2025, News Corporation reported a revenue of $2.238 billion, marking a year-over-year increase of 4.82%, although it represented a 13.15% decrease compared to the previous quarter. The notable story of this quarter was a remarkable surge in profitability; net income surged by 37.82% year-over-year to $215 million, with a strong EPS growth of 40.74% to $0.38. This performance reflects effectively managed costs and strategic pricing initiatives amid challenging market conditions. Management attributes this robust income growth to improved operational efficiencies and targeted investment in high-margin segments of their digital services. Such metrics, despite a sequential revenue decline, send a positive signal on the company's adaptability and health.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue

Increasing

2.24B

QoQ: -13.15% | YoY: 4.82%

Gross Profit

Increasing

2.24B

1.00% margin

QoQ: -13.15% | YoY: 4.82%

Operating Income

Increasing

365.00M

QoQ: 61.50% | YoY: 25.86%

Net Income

Increasing

215.00M

QoQ: 80.67% | YoY: 37.82%

EPS

Increasing

0.38

QoQ: 80.95% | YoY: 40.74%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Financial Highlights

Key Financial Metrics for Q2 2025:
- Revenue: $2.238 billion (YoY up 4.82%, QoQ down 13.15%)
- Operating Income: $365 million (YoY up 25.86%, QoQ up 61.50%)
- Net Income: $215 million (YoY up 37.82%, QoQ up 80.67%)
- EPS: $0.38 (YoY up 40.74%, QoQ up 80.95%)
- Gross Profit Margin: 51.8%
- Net Profit Margin: 9.61%
This quarter showcased a strong rebound in operating income margins owing to strategic cost control and operational streamlining resulting in better profitability ratios despite the revenue decline.

Income Statement

Metric	Value	YoY Change	QoQ Change
Revenue	2.24B	4.82%	-13.15%
Gross Profit	2.24B	4.82%	-13.15%
Operating Income	365.00M	25.86%	61.50%
Net Income	215.00M	37.82%	80.67%
EPS	0.38	40.74%	80.95%

Key Financial Ratios

Gross Profit Margin

Good

51.80%

Gross profit margin is healthy and competitive within industry standards

Operating Profit Margin

Good

16.40%

Operating margin is healthy and competitive within industry standards

Net Profit Margin

Fair

9.61%

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

Return on Assets

Weak

1.33%

Return on assets suggests inefficient capital allocation

Return on Equity

Weak

2.64%

Return on equity suggests inefficient capital allocation

Current Ratio

Healthy

1.73

Current ratio shows adequate liquidity to meet short-term obligations

Debt to Equity

Moderate

0.36

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

P/E Ratio

Fair Value

18.28x

P/E ratio in line with market averages

Price to Book

Fair Value

1.93x

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) Q2 2025 Earnings Report

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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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