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News (NWSA) Q3 FY25 earnings results (third quarter fiscal 2025)
10-Q filed May 9, 2025
News (NWSA) reported revenue of $2.0B for the third quarter fiscal 2025 (Q3 FY25), +0.8% from a year earlier and -10% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 9.0%, net earnings $103M (5.1% of revenue).
News, Q3 FY25: revenue $2.0B (+0.8% year over year), operating margin 9.0%, net earnings $103M, operating cash flow $511M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 FY25 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.0B | -10% | +0.8% |
| Operating profit | $181M | -56% | +145% |
| Net earnings | $103M | -52% | +243% |
| Operating cash flow | $511M | +103% | -5% |
| Free cash flow | $418M | +120% | -6% |
What changed
Revenue was $2.0B in Q3 FY25, up 1% year over year and down 10% from the previous quarter. Circulation and subscription was the largest line at 38% of revenue. Circulation and subscription added $0.02B year over year (up 3%), 140% of the total change. Other declined 11%.
Operating profit was $0.18B, a 9.0% margin (up 5.3 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus a year earlier, 713% reached operating profit, above the 4% margin then. Total costs fell 5% while revenue rose 1%. Net earnings were $0.10B, up 243% year over year. The effective tax rate was 24.3%.
Operating cash flow was $0.51B (down 5% year over year), 373% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $0.11B of depreciation and amortization. Working capital and other items added $0.26B. Capital expenditures of $0.09B left free cash flow of $0.42B.
Questions
What was News' revenue in the third quarter fiscal 2025?
News (NWSA) reported revenue of $2.0B for the third quarter fiscal 2025 (Q3 FY25), +0.8% from a year earlier and -10% from the quarter before.
Was News profitable in the third quarter fiscal 2025?
Operating profit was $181M (9.0% of revenue) and net earnings $103M.
Source: News 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.