News Corporation
0K7U.L
$28.43 -0.75%
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

News Corporation (0K7U.L) Q2 2025 Financial Results: Solid Gains in Profitability Despite Revenue Decline

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

2.24B
QoQ: -13.15% | YoY:4.82%

Gross Profit

2.24B
1.00% margin
QoQ: -13.15% | YoY:4.82%

Operating Income

365.00M
QoQ: 61.50% | YoY:25.86%

Net Income

215.00M
QoQ: 80.67% | YoY:37.82%

EPS

0.38
QoQ: 80.95% | YoY:40.74%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Key Insights

  • **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%

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
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