News Corporation Class B Common Stock
S&P 500NWS/Communication Services · Entertainment/NASDAQ
Dividend Yield
0.72%
$0.20 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
NWS's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 25.3% earnings payout ratio & 51.0% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 6.5% return on equity & Volatile profit margin stability.
Based on 13 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 25.3%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 19.4%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
- Net Debt / Total Assets: 3.5%Healthy balance sheet with low net debt.
Risks
- Return on Equity: 6.5%Return on equity is below industry norms.
- Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.
- 5-Year Dividend CAGR: 0.0%Dividend growth has been weak or negative.
Payout & Coverage
Very SafeBalance Sheet
Very SafeProfitability
WarningDividend Track Record
SafeAbout News Corporation Class B Common Stock
News Corporation is a diversified media and information company operating across multiple business segments globally. The company publishes leading news mastheads including The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, The Times, The Sun, The Australian, The New York Post, and Herald Sun, delivering news and financial information through newspapers, websites, mobile apps, newsletters, and podcasts via its Dow Jones division. News Corporation owns a majority stake in REA Group, Australia's dominant property listings platform, and operates digital real estate advertising services in the United States. The company also owns HarperCollins, one of the world's largest book publishers, which distributes consumer books globally in print, digital, and audio formats. Additionally, News Corporation provides subscription video services for sports, entertainment, and news content to pay-TV and streaming subscribers. Headquartered in New York, the company trades on Nasdaq and the Australian Securities Exchange, serving consumers and businesses across the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
0.72%
Annual Dividend
$0.20
Frequency
Semi-Annual
Payout Ratio
25.32%
FCF Payout Ratio
50.99%
52-Week Range
$25.49 - $35.58
Dividend History (2016–2025)
NWS annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
NWS earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
March 11, 2026
Last Payment Date
April 8, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
0.00%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
0.00%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
7.18%
3-Year Total Growth
0.00%
5-Year Total Growth
0.00%
10-Year Total Growth
100.00%
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