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NWSA

News Corporation

S&P 500
NWSA|Communication Services|Entertainment|$23.97|P/E 31.4|MCap 13.9B|NASDAQ

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About News Corporation

News Corporation is a diversified media and information services company that creates and distributes authoritative content and services to consumers and businesses worldwide. It operates through key segments including Digital Real Estate Services, Dow Jones, Book Publishing, News Media, and others. In Digital Real Estate Services, it holds interests in REA Group, a leading digital platform for property listings and services in Australia, and Move, Inc., which operates Realtor.com providing real estate insights, advertising, and tools in the United States. The Dow Jones segment delivers business news and data through publications like The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, MarketWatch, and newswires. Book Publishing is led by HarperCollins, a global publisher of fiction, nonfiction, children’s, and religious books across multiple formats. News Media encompasses newspapers and digital mastheads such as the New York Post, The Times, The Sun, The Australian, The Daily Telegraph, and Herald Sun, serving audiences in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, New York, News Corporation plays a significant role in news, information, publishing, and digital real estate markets.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

0.83%

Annual Dividend

$0.20

Frequency

Semi-Annual

Payout Ratio

25.97%

FCF Payout Ratio

33.62%

Stock Price

$23.97

52-Week Range

$22.20 $31.61

Dividend Health Score

77/ 100Safe

NWSA'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)

NWSA annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

NWSA 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

$2,397.00

Annual Income

$20.00

Quarterly Income

$5.00

Monthly Income

$1.67

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NWSA's current dividend yield?
News Corporation (NWSA) currently has a dividend yield of 0.83%, based on a stock price of $23.97 and an annual dividend of $0.20.
When is NWSA's next dividend payment date?
NWSA'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 NWSA pay in dividends per year?
News Corporation paid $0.20 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid semi-annual.
Has NWSA been increasing its dividend?
News Corporation has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 0.00% and a 10-year CAGR of 7.18%.
Is NWSA's dividend safe?
News Corporation 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 NWSA's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates News Corporation'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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