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News Corp shares hit 52-week high amid strong earnings growth

Stock rises to $35.32 as fourth-quarter revenue hits record $2.3 billion, beating estimates and lifting year-to-date gains to 19%.

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Priya Anand · Equities & Earnings Desk · 30 Aug 2026 · 16:36 · 1 min read
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News Corp shares hit 52-week high amid strong earnings growth

News Corp’s Class B shares reached a 52-week high of $35.32 on Tuesday, extending a six-month rally that has delivered a 31% gain since mid-year.

The media conglomerate reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $2.3 billion, an 11% increase from the prior year and above Wall Street’s $2.23 billion estimate. Diluted earnings per share came in at $0.33, while adjusted earnings reached $0.35 per share. Total segment EBITDA rose 31% to $423 million, reflecting improved profit margins and cash flow.

The company characterized fiscal 2026 as a record year, citing strategic progress in a shifting media environment. InvestingPro analysis indicates the stock is trading slightly above fair value, placing it on the platform’s "Most Overvalued" watchlist. Year-to-date, News Corp shares are up 19%, with a one-year gain of 3.49%.

This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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Priya Anand
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Priya covers listed equities and corporate earnings, reading quarterly results and guidance for what they signal about sector health and forward valuations.

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