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News (NWSA) Q4 FY25 earnings results (fourth quarter fiscal 2025)
10-K filed Aug 6, 2025
News (NWSA) reported revenue of $2.1B for the fourth quarter fiscal 2025 (Q4 FY25), +0.8% from a year earlier and +5% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 39.0%, net earnings $743M (35.2% of revenue).
News, Q4 FY25: revenue $2.1B (+0.8% year over year), operating margin 39.0%, net earnings $743M, operating cash flow $189M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q4 FY25 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.1B | +5% | +0.8% |
| Operating profit | $822M | +354% | +621% |
| Net earnings | $743M | +621% | 15× |
| Operating cash flow | $189M | -63% | -26% |
| Free cash flow | $32.0M | -92% | -78% |
What changed
Revenue was $2.1B in Q4 FY25, up 1% year over year and up 5% from the previous quarter. Circulation and subscription was the largest line at 36% of revenue.
Operating profit was $0.82B, a 39.0% margin (up 33.5 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus a year earlier, 4165% reached operating profit, above the 5% margin then. Total costs fell 35% while revenue rose 1%. Net earnings were $0.74B, up 1386% year over year. The effective tax rate was 5.6%.
Operating cash flow was $0.19B (down 26% year over year), 24% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $0.12B of depreciation and amortization. Working capital and other items used $0.71B. Capital expenditures of $0.16B left free cash flow of $0.03B.
Questions
What was News' revenue in the fourth quarter fiscal 2025?
News (NWSA) reported revenue of $2.1B for the fourth quarter fiscal 2025 (Q4 FY25), +0.8% from a year earlier and +5% from the quarter before.
Was News profitable in the fourth quarter fiscal 2025?
Operating profit was $822M (39.0% of revenue) and net earnings $743M.
Source: News 10-K on SEC EDGAR.