News B 2026 Q1 Earnings Net Income Rises 4.2% Despite EPS Decline

News B (NWS) reported mixed results in its fiscal 2026 Q1 earnings on Nov 8, 2025, with revenue growth outpacing EPS contraction. , driven by strong performance in digital segments, .

Revenue

The total revenue of News B increased by 1.9% to $1.98 billion in 2026 Q1, , with robust contributions from its core segments. , reflecting sustained demand for premium content. , buoyed by platform innovations. Meanwhile, , respectively, despite macroeconomic headwinds.

Earnings/Net Income

News B’s EPS declined 4.8% to $0.20 in 2026 Q1 from $0.21 in 2025 Q1, a modest drag on investor sentiment. However, net income grew by 4.2% to $150 million, . This improvement underscores cost discipline and margin optimization, though the EPS dip highlights operational challenges.

Price Action

, reflecting mixed investor sentiment.

Post-Earnings Price Action Review

The strategy of purchasing News B shares following a quarterly revenue drop and holding for 30 days showed mixed performance over the past three years. While it yielded a 5.8% return with a 1.2% annualized gain, , underscoring inconsistency. Broader market conditions and the context of revenue declines significantly influenced outcomes, making the approach risky for steady returns.

Additional News

, signaling confidence in its valuation. , driven by Dow Jones and Digital Real Estate Services. However, book publishing faced challenges, . Legal settlements and macroeconomic uncertainties remain near-term risks.