News Corp stock slips as revenue and EPS stay in focus

Published on 09/20/2026 at 18:44 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

News Corp stock closed at USD 32.68 on September 18, 2026, down 2.07 percent. Q1 FY26 revenue was USD 2.144 billion and diluted EPS was USD 0.20.

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News Corp stock (US65249B1098) closed at USD 32.68 on Nasdaq on September 18, 2026, down 2.07 percent on the day. The latest reported quarter showed revenue of USD 2.144 billion in Q1 FY26 and diluted EPS of USD 0.20, according to Stock Titan.

Q1 FY26 sets the tone

Stock Titan said on September 20, 2026 that News Corporation reported Q1 FY26 revenue of USD 2.144 billion, up 2 percent year over year from USD 2.009 billion. The same filing summary put net income at USD 150 million versus USD 144 million a year earlier, while net income attributable to stockholders was USD 112 million and basic EPS was USD 0.20.

For investors, the comparison matters more than the headline quarter: revenue gained USD 135 million, but diluted EPS from continuing operations held at USD 0.34, down from USD 0.35 in the filing summary. That keeps attention on margin discipline rather than just top-line growth.

Market value stays firm

MarketBeat showed News (NWS) at USD 32.68 on September 18, 2026, with a market capitalization of USD 17.68 billion, a 52-week high of USD 35.76 and volume of 5.66 million shares. The stock was also up 10.3 percent from its start-of-year level of USD 29.63, even after the 2.07 percent daily decline.

That mix leaves the shares below the 52-week high, but not far from the upper half of the annual range. The move also came with turnover above the average volume of 1.04 million shares, which points to active trading around the latest quarter and valuation debate.

What investors watch next

MarketBeat's current overview lists a consensus rating of Strong Buy and a price target field marked N/A for NWS, while NWSA carries a consensus target of USD 38.50 in the same portal snapshot. For News Corp, the key question is whether the next quarter can extend the 2 percent revenue growth rate without pressuring EPS again.

As of September 18, 2026, the reference price for News Corp stock is USD 32.68 on Nasdaq, with market capitalization of USD 17.68 billion. The shares closed 2.07 percent lower on the day.