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News (NWSA) Q1 FY27 earnings results (first quarter fiscal 2027)
10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026
News (NWSA) reported revenue of $2.3B for the first quarter fiscal 2027 (Q1 FY27), +6% from a year earlier and -2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 13.0%, net earnings $159M (7.0% of revenue).
News, Q1 FY27: revenue $2.3B (+6% year over year), operating margin 13.0%, net earnings $159M, operating cash flow $13.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 FY27 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.3B | -2% | +6% |
| Operating profit | $296M | +6% | +40% |
| Net earnings | $159M | -11% | +42% |
| Operating cash flow | $13.0M | -97% | -85% |
What changed
Revenue was $2.3B in Q1 FY27, up 6% year over year and down 2% from the previous quarter. Circulation and subscription was the largest line at 36% of revenue. Real estate added $0.05B year over year (up 13%), 35% of the total change. Other declined 2%.
Operating profit was $0.30B, a 13.0% margin (up 3.1 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q1 FY26, 61% reached operating profit, above the 10% margin then. Total costs grew 3% against revenue growth of 6%. Net earnings were $0.16B, up 42% year over year. The effective tax rate was 27.4%.
Operating cash flow was $0.01B (down 85% year over year), 6% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $0.13B of depreciation and amortization. Working capital and other items used $0.33B. Capital expenditures of $0.10B exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$0.09B.
Questions
What was News' revenue in the first quarter fiscal 2027?
News (NWSA) reported revenue of $2.3B for the first quarter fiscal 2027 (Q1 FY27), +6% from a year earlier and -2% from the quarter before.
Was News profitable in the first quarter fiscal 2027?
Operating profit was $296M (13.0% of revenue) and net earnings $159M.
Source: News 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.