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News Corp
Founded by media tycoon Rupert Murdoch, News Corp. has emerged as a formidable player in the global media landscape, wielding influence through its diverse portfolio of assets. Rooted in print publishing, News Corp. owns a slew of renowned newspapers, including The Wall Street Journal, The Times of London, and The Australian. Each of these publications commands significant readerships, tapping into both subscription and advertising revenues. But this isn’t just a tale of traditional print’s survival; under Murdoch’s guidance, News Corp. has dexterously transitioned into the digital age, morphing its content delivery mechanisms to cater to the ever-evolving habits of modern audiences. Online subscriptions have steeply climbed, proving the brand's adaptability to changing consumer preferences.
Diverse by necessity, News Corp. has never been solely about newspapers; its operational tentacles extend into the worlds of global real estate and book publishing. The company's ownership of REA Group and Realtor.com allows it to pocket robust profits from real estate classifieds, benefiting from booming property markets and the perennial housing demand. Additionally, HarperCollins, as one of the world’s largest publishing houses, offers another steady stream of revenue by churning out bestsellers across multiple genres. This diversification has not only fortified News Corp.'s revenue streams but has also underscored its commitment to maintain relevance and influence in an always dynamic media environment.
Founded by media tycoon Rupert Murdoch, News Corp. has emerged as a formidable player in the global media landscape, wielding influence through its diverse portfolio of assets. Rooted in print publishing, News Corp. owns a slew of renowned newspapers, including The Wall Street Journal, The Times of London, and The Australian. Each of these publications commands significant readerships, tapping into both subscription and advertising revenues. But this isn’t just a tale of traditional print’s survival; under Murdoch’s guidance, News Corp. has dexterously transitioned into the digital age, morphing its content delivery mechanisms to cater to the ever-evolving habits of modern audiences. Online subscriptions have steeply climbed, proving the brand's adaptability to changing consumer preferences.
Diverse by necessity, News Corp. has never been solely about newspapers; its operational tentacles extend into the worlds of global real estate and book publishing. The company's ownership of REA Group and Realtor.com allows it to pocket robust profits from real estate classifieds, benefiting from booming property markets and the perennial housing demand. Additionally, HarperCollins, as one of the world’s largest publishing houses, offers another steady stream of revenue by churning out bestsellers across multiple genres. This diversification has not only fortified News Corp.'s revenue streams but has also underscored its commitment to maintain relevance and influence in an always dynamic media environment.
Revenue Growth: News Corp's Q1 revenue rose 2% year-over-year to $2.14 billion, with total segment EBITDA up 5% to $340 million.
Profitability: Net income from continuing operations increased to $150 million, and adjusted EPS rose to $0.22 from $0.20 last year.
Digital & AI Momentum: Strong results at Dow Jones and Digital Real Estate Services, supported by digital and AI-related revenues, offset weak Book Publishing performance.
Buybacks Accelerated: Share buyback rate increased more than fourfold, with management citing undervalued shares and strong cash position.
Real Estate Recovery: Realtor.com delivered 9% revenue growth, marking its strongest quarter in nearly four years, attributed to improving U.S. housing market conditions.
Dow Jones Strength: Dow Jones revenue grew 6%, with Risk & Compliance up 16% and digital revenues now at 84% of segment revenue.
Book Publishing Drag: Book Publishing revenue fell 2% due to market softness and a $13 million receivable write-off, but recent weeks have shown improvement.
Margin Expansion: News Media margin increased from 3.3% to 5.5%, helped by cost efficiencies, especially in the U.K. and Australia.
