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- **Revenue Growth**: 6% Q2 revenue to $2.4B, driven by Dow Jones (8% growth) and Realtor.com (10% growth). EBITDA up 9% to $521M.
- **AI Payday**: $1.5B Anthropic licensing deal for pirated books, with HarperCollins authors set to benefit starting Q4.
- **Buyback Acceleration**: $172M Q2 share repurchases (4x YoY pace), with H2 buybacks expected to surge post-$380M Foxtel loan repayment.
- **Dow Jones Dominance**: 10% EBITDA growth to $191M (30% margin), led by 20% B2B risk compliance growth and record $87M digital ad revenue.
- **Real Estate Strength**: Realtor.com engagement 5x peers, 29% market share, and 13% lead volume gains despite housing market softness.
- **Balance Sheet Strength**: Moody's positive outlook, $1.2B cash, no debt maturities until 2030, and shares undervalued vs. NAV.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Q2 2026 revenue rose 6% to $2.4 billion, driven by Dow Jones (8% growth) and Digital Real Estate Services (10% growth). Total segment EBITDA increased 9% to $521 million, despite a one-time $16 million inventory charge at HarperCollins.
- Dow Jones reported record performance with 10% EBITDA growth to $191 million (29.5% margin), fueled by 12% B2B revenue growth and 12% digital advertising rise to $87 million.
- Realtor.com achieved 10% revenue growth to $143 million, with 13% lead volume gains and 4.8x engagement per user vs. industry peers.
- HarperCollins rebounded with 6% revenue growth, benefiting from strong frontlist sales and a $1.5 billion AI licensing deal with Anthropic starting Q4.
- News Corp repurchased $172 million in shares Q2, up 4x YoY pace, with plans to accelerate buybacks in H2.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Adjusted EPS rose 21% to $0.40, with 11 consecutive quarters of EBITDA growth. Free cash flow improved due to cost control and disciplined capital allocation.
- Dow Jones digital revenue占比82%, up 1pct YoY, with ARPU improving excluding enterprise deals. Realtor.com adjacencies (rentals, new homes) now 21% of revenue.
- Book Publishing EBITDA declined 2% to $99 million due to inventory charge, but digital sales grew 2% to 20% of consumer revenue.
- FY26 buybacks expected to benefit from $380 million Foxtel loan repayment, with CFO noting shares are undervalued vs. NAV.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **AI Strategy**: CEO emphasizes premium content moat, with Anthropic paying $1.5B for pirated books and OpenAI partnerships enhancing products. Dow Jones sees no AI threat to its real-time data business.
- **Investment Priorities**: Focus on 3 core pillars (Dow Jones, Real Estate, Books) with modest CapEx increases. No immediate M&A plans beyond accretive tuck-ins.
- **Realtor.com Competition**: 29% market share vs. Zillow, 5x engagement per user. CFO notes Realtor.com has highest revenue growth in 4 years despite housing market challenges.
- **Pricing Strategy**: Dow Jones targeting ARPU growth via dynamic pricing for high-usage subscribers, while maintaining low churn enterprise deals.
- **Balance Sheet**: Moody's upgraded to positive outlook, with $1.2B cash and no debt maturities until 2030. Buybacks prioritized over M&A in current environment.

News Corporation (NWSA) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Revenue Growth**: Q1 FY26 revenue up 2% to $2.14 billion, with Dow Jones and Digital Real Estate driving 84% of EBITDA.
- **AI Strategy Success**: Pursuing partnerships and lawsuits against AI companies, including a $1.5 billion award against Anthropic.
- **Buyback Acceleration**: Share buybacks at 4x prior pace, reflecting undervalued shares and confidence in growth.
- **Segment Strengths**: Realtor.com revenue up 9%, Risk & Compliance up 16%, and News Media EBITDA up 67%.
- **Future Outlook**: Expect continued growth in B2B, Digital Real Estate, and AI-related revenues, with strong free cash flow generation.

**CEO Summary Section**
- **Overall Performance**: Q1 FY26 revenue rose 2% to $2.14 billion, with total segment EBITDA up 5% to $340 million. Adjusted EPS increased to $0.22 from $0.20.
- **Dow Jones Strength**: EBITDA grew 10% to $144 million, driven by 16% growth in Risk & Compliance and 7% in Energy. Factiva resolved a customer dispute, contributing to 9% revenue growth.
- **Digital Real Estate Renaissance**: Realtor.com revenue up 9% to $152 million, with adjacencies (new homes, rentals) accounting for 22% of revenue. Digital Real Estate margin expanded to 33%.
- **Book Publishing Challenges**: Revenue declined 2% due to market sluggishness and a $13 million receivable write-off. However, recent weeks show order rebounds, with bestsellers like R.F. Kuang's *Katabasis*.
- **AI Strategy & Legal Action**: Pursuing partnerships and lawsuits against AI companies for unauthorized content use, including a $1.5 billion award against Anthropic.
- **Share Buybacks**: Accelerated buyback program at 4x prior pace, reflecting undervalued shares and confidence in growth.

**CFO Financial Commentary**
- **Financial Highlights**: GAAP net income $150 million, up 1% YoY. Digital revenue占比 62% of total, up from 34% in FY2018. Dow Jones and Digital Real Estate now account for 49% of revenue and 84% of EBITDA.
- **Segment Breakdown**: 
  - **Dow Jones**: 6% revenue growth to $586 million, with 84% from digital. EBITDA margin 25%, up 90bps YoY.
  - **Digital Real Estate**: 5% revenue growth to $479 million, EBITDA up 13% to $158 million. Realtor.com leads in engagement (5 visits per user vs. Zillow's 2.5).
  - **Book Publishing**: EBITDA down 28% to $58 million due to write-off. Digital sales 23% of consumer revenue, down 9% YoY.
  - **News Media**: 67% EBITDA growth to $30 million, driven by cost efficiencies and 19% ad revenue growth at New York Post.
- **Free Cash Flow**: Expect strong generation, with $380 million Foxtel loan repayment and $13 million investment in HarperCollins logistics.

**Q&A Key Highlights**
- **Realtor.com Growth**: CEO confident in continued expansion despite macro challenges, citing adjacencies and high-quality audience focus.
- **Buyback Acceleration**: CFO confirms 4x prior pace buybacks, with optionality to increase further.
- **WSJ Pricing Strategy**: Testing elasticity with price increases, supported by planned product improvements.
- **Risk & Compliance Runway**: 16% Q1 growth, driven by regulatory mandates (e.g., KYC regulations) and new GenAI capabilities.
- **News Media Efficiency**: 5.5% margin expansion through cost savings and digital ad growth at New York Post.
- **Legal & AI Strategy**: CEO emphasizes content's intrinsic value, pursuing partnerships and litigation to monetize IP.

News Corporation (NWSA) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Record Fiscal Year Growth**: Revenues $8.5B (+2%), EBITDA $1.4B (+14%), net income $648M (+71%).
- **Accelerated Buybacks**: $1.3B buyback program to begin post-results, fueled by Foxtel sale proceeds.
- **Segment Strengths**:
  - **Dow Jones**: 7% Q4 revenue growth, 10% EBITDA rise, driven by Risk & Compliance (21% growth).
  - **Realtor.com**: 3Q revenue growth despite housing slump; 24% of sales from adjacencies.
  - **Book Publishing**: 10% EBITDA growth, digital sales 25% of consumer revenue.
- **AI & IP Focus**: Protecting content IP; negotiating AI licensing deals to monetize intellectual property.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Record Fiscal Year 2025 Results**: Revenues rose 2% to $8.5 billion, total segment EBITDA increased 14% to $1.4 billion, and net income from continuing operations jumped 71% to $648 million. Profit margins expanded by 170 basis points to 16.7%.
- **Q4 2025 Performance**: Revenues grew 1% to $2.1 billion, profitability rose 5% to $322 million, and net income from continuing operations increased 28% to $86 million.
- **Stock Buyback Acceleration**: Board authorized a new $1 billion buyback program, adding to the remaining $300 million from the prior program, totaling $1.3 billion. Repurchases will begin at an accelerated pace post-results release.
- **Segment Highlights**:
  - **Dow Jones**: Revenue up 4% annually, EBITDA up 8%. Q4 revenue rose 7% to $604 million, EBITDA increased 10% to $151 million. Risk & Compliance and Dow Jones Energy saw 21% and 12% growth, respectively.
  - **Digital Real Estate**: Revenues rose 9% annually, EBITDA up 18%. Realtor.com reported 3 consecutive quarters of revenue growth despite a sluggish U.S. housing market.
  - **Book Publishing**: Second-best revenue year on record ($2.1 billion), EBITDA up 10% to $296 million. Digital revenues grew 5% with Spotify partnership expansion.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Q4 Financials**: Adjusted EBITDA rose 6% year-over-year to $322 million. Dow Jones and Digital Real Estate contributed 94% of profits. Adjusted EPS was $0.19, slightly below prior year's $0.20.
- **Capital Allocation**: Free cash flow of $571 million in FY2025 (vs. $540 million prior year). FY2026 buyback pacing will benefit from $380 million Foxtel loan repayment proceeds.
- **Segment Insights**:
  - **Dow Jones**: Professional Information Business revenue up 10% Q4, driven by Risk & Compliance (21% growth) and Dow Jones Energy (12% growth). Digital circulation revenues rose 10%.
  - **Digital Real Estate**: REA (Australia) maintained 4x visit share of nearest competitor. Realtor.com's Zenlist acquisition focuses on high-quality leads.
  - **Book Publishing**: Digital sales 25% of consumer revenues, backlist contributing 65% of sales. Upcoming titles include Sylvester Stallone's memoir and Harper Lee's unpublished stories.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Buyback Acceleration**: Driven by Foxtel sale proceeds and undervalued stock. No target leverage ratio; balance sheet remains conservative.
- **Realtor Strategy**: Growth adjacencies (rentals, new homes, sellers) account for 24% of revenue. Zenlist integration enhances lead quality. U.S. housing market recovery could accelerate growth.
- **Dow Jones Momentum**: Professional Information Business (39% of revenue) leads growth. Risk & Compliance and Energy segments show strong retention (>90%).
- **AI & IP Protection**: Fighting IP misuse in AI; negotiating content licensing deals with AI companies. WSJ subscriptions grow due to unique content and LSEG partnership.
- **CapEx Outlook**: FY2025 CapEx up 42% Q4 for Dow Jones growth initiatives. FY2026 investments will focus on Dow Jones, Realtor integration, and HarperCollins efficiency.


News Corporation (NWSA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Revenue & Profit Surge**: Q3 net income up 67% to $107M, adjusted EPS +31% to $0.17. EBITDA margin expands to 14.4%.
- **Strategic Deal Impact**: Foxtel sale frees $724M debt, DAZN equity stake positions for sports streaming growth.
- **Core Growth Drivers**: Dow Jones +6% rev, Digital Real Estate adjacencies +22%, Book Publishing backlist 65% of sales.
- **AI & Pricing Success**: Dow Jones ARPU rising, dynamic pricing reducing churn. PIB margin target >25% as Factiva impact fades.
- **Shareholder Returns**: 70% FCF returned via dividend & buyback. Investment-grade ratings enhance optionality.


**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Q3 revenue from continuing ops rose 67% to $107M, with adjusted EPS up 31% to $0.17. Total segment EBITDA increased 12% to $290M, margin expanding to 14.4%.
- Sold Foxtel to DAZN for $724M debt relief, receiving 6% equity stake. Transaction expected to be earnings accretive and improve ROIC.
- Core pillars: Dow Jones (6% rev growth, 12% EBITDA growth), Digital Real Estate (5% rev, 19% EBITDA), Book Publishing (2% rev, 3% EBITDA).
- Dow Jones digital circulation rev up 14%, ARPU rising QoQ, subs surpass 6M. Risk & Compliance +11%, Energy +10%.
- Digital Real Estate: REA revenue +6% (11% FX-adjusted), Realtor adjacencies +22%.
- News Media EBITDA +22% on cost discipline, Times digital subs +8%.

**【CFO Financial Breakdown】**
- Q3 GAAP net income: $107M (vs. $64M prior year). Adjusted EBITDA: $290M (+12%).
- Dow Jones: 82% of rev digital, EBITDA margin 23% (vs. 21.7% prior year). Factiva dispute reduced PIB rev by 200bps, but improving sequentially.
- Digital Real Estate: REA yield +15%, Realtor adjacencies +22%. Book Publishing: Christian division strong, backlist 65% of consumer rev.
- FY26 outlook: Dow Jones PIB growth to offset Factiva drag, Digital Real Estate benefiting from listing recovery, News Media cost savings.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Dow Jones Investment**: No material Q4 investment increase. ARPU growth driven by dynamic pricing, AI tools for churn management.
- **Factiva Impact**: Q4 impact to reduce <200bps, PIB margin expansion to 39% of rev (vs. 34% prior year).
- **Capital Allocation**: Focus on core pillars, disciplined M&A. FY25 returned 70% FCF to shareholders via dividend & buyback.
- **Margins**: Dow Jones EBITDA margin target >25% as PIB share grows. Digital Real Estate >30% margin sustainable.
- **Risks**: Tariffs immaterial, but macro uncertainty in real estate & media. Factiva resolution expected to stabilize PIB growth.


News (NWSA)-8 May 25-2025 Q3 Earnings call transcript

- **Revenue & Profit Growth**: Q2 revenue $2.24B (+5%), EBITDA $478M (+20%), margins 21.4% vs 18.7% prior year.
- **Digital Success**: Dow Jones digital circ rev +8%, Book Publishing audio books +13%, Digital Real Estate EBITDA +26%.
- **Foxtel Sale Impact**: AUD 3.4B sale to DAZN to reduce debt, with 6% stake retained for upside in sports streaming.
- **Shareholder Returns**: $1B buyback program underway, 70% FCF returned in FY24.
- **AI & IP Defense**: OpenAI partnership monetizing content, legal action against Perplexity to protect IP.

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Q2 FY2025 revenue (continuing ops) rose 5% to $2.24B, with profitability up 20% to $478M.
- Key growth drivers: Digital Real Estate (+13%), Dow Jones (+3%), Book Publishing (+8%).
- Foxtel sale to DAZN for AUD 3.4B (7x FY24 EBITDA), expected to close in H2 with 6% DAZN stake retained.
- Margin expansion to 21.4% vs 18.7% prior year, driven by cost discipline and digital growth.

**【CFO Financial Breakdown】**
- Adjusted EBITDA: $478M (+20% YoY), with Dow Jones contributing $174M (+7%), Digital Real Estate $185M (+26%).
- Dow Jones digital circ rev up 8% YoY, ARPU improving as intro offers expire.
- Book Publishing EBITDA +19% to $101M, audio books +13% YoY, backlist sales 61% of total.
- News Media EBITDA +30% to $74M, despite 2% rev decline, due to cost savings (e.g., UK printing JV).

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Foxtel Sale**: Proceeds to repay AUD 574M loan to News Corp, with DAZN debt assumed. Share buyback program ($1B authorized) to benefit from capital return.
- **Dow Jones Growth**: Q2 circ rev +3%, digital ARPU up sequentially. Q2 additions of 27K digital subs expected to accelerate in Q3.
- **Spotify Partnership**: Audio book sales +9% YoY, driven by Spotify adoption. Backlist sales 61% of total, highlighting long-term profitability.
- **Capital Allocation**: Focus on buybacks (70% FCF returned in FY24) and strategic investments in AI/legal defense against IP misuse.


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