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News (NWSA) Q4 FY26 earnings results (fourth quarter fiscal 2026)
10-K filed Aug 7, 2026
News (NWSA) reported revenue of $2.3B for the fourth quarter fiscal 2026 (Q4 FY26), +11% from a year earlier and +7% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 11.9%, net earnings $179M (7.7% of revenue).
News, Q4 FY26: revenue $2.3B (+11% year over year), operating margin 11.9%, net earnings $179M, operating cash flow $422M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q4 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.3B | +7% | +11% |
| Operating profit | $278M | +47% | -66% |
| Net earnings | $179M | +101% | -76% |
| Operating cash flow | $422M | -15% | +123% |
| Free cash flow | $276M | -31% | +762% |
What changed
Revenue was $2.3B in Q4 FY26, up 11% year over year and up 7% from the previous quarter. Circulation and subscription was the largest line at 35% of revenue.
Operating profit was $0.28B, a 11.9% margin (down 27.1 points year over year). Operating profit fell $0.54B even though revenue rose $0.23B versus Q4 FY25, so costs grew faster than sales. Total costs grew 60% against revenue growth of 11%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+172%). Net earnings were $0.18B, down 76% year over year. The effective tax rate was 17.3%.
Operating cash flow was $0.42B (up 123% year over year), 183% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $0.13B of depreciation and amortization. Working capital and other items added $0.06B. Capital expenditures of $0.15B left free cash flow of $0.28B.
Questions
What was News' revenue in the fourth quarter fiscal 2026?
News (NWSA) reported revenue of $2.3B for the fourth quarter fiscal 2026 (Q4 FY26), +11% from a year earlier and +7% from the quarter before.
Was News profitable in the fourth quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $278M (11.9% of revenue) and net earnings $179M.
Source: News 10-K on SEC EDGAR.