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NWS

News Corporation Class B Common Stock

S&P 500
NWS|Communication Services|Entertainment|$27.17|P/E 34.8|MCap 15.1B|NASDAQ

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About 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

0.73%

Annual Dividend

$0.20

Frequency

Semi-Annual

Payout Ratio

25.97%

FCF Payout Ratio

33.62%

Stock Price

$27.17

52-Week Range

$25.49 $35.58

Dividend Health Score

77/ 100Safe

NWS's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 26.0% earnings payout ratio & 33.6% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 6.3% return on equity & Volatile profit margin stability.

Based on 13 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
26.0%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
33.6%Very Safe
CFO Payout Ratio
19.4%Very Safe
Interest Coverage
N/AN/A

Balance Sheet

Very Safe
Net Debt / Total Assets
3.5%Very Safe
Current Ratio
1.8xSafe
Debt-to-Equity
30.9Very Safe

Profitability

Caution
Return on Equity
6.3%Warning
Operating Margin
17.1%Safe
Gross Margin
N/AN/A
Profit Margin Stability
VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
0.0%Warning
Earnings Stability
Mostly StableCaution

Dividend History (2016–2025)

NWS annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

NWS earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

March 11, 2026

Next 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%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$2,717.00

Annual Income

$20.00

Quarterly Income

$5.00

Monthly Income

$1.67

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NWS's current dividend yield?
News Corporation Class B Common Stock (NWS) currently has a dividend yield of 0.73%, based on a stock price of $27.17 and an annual dividend of $0.20.
When is NWS's next dividend payment date?
NWS's next ex-dividend date is 2026-03-11 and the next payment date is 2026-04-08. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does NWS pay in dividends per year?
News Corporation Class B Common Stock paid $0.20 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid semi-annual.
Has NWS been increasing its dividend?
News Corporation Class B Common Stock has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 0.00% and a 10-year CAGR of 7.18%.
Is NWS's dividend safe?
News Corporation Class B Common Stock has a payout ratio of 25.97%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 33.62%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is NWS's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates News Corporation Class B Common Stock's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for communication services companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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