NWS
News Corp B
NASDAQ: NWS · COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT
$28.97
-13.24% today
Updated 2026-11-05
Market cap
$17.64B
P/E ratio
31.81
P/S ratio
1.95x
EPS (TTM)
$1.03
Dividend yield
0.60%
52W range
$25 – $36
Volume
1.1M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
48
out of 100
Grade: C
Sell
Investment rating
4.0
Growth
C6.5
Quality
B5.5
Profitability
C+3.7
Valuation
D5/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
1.8
Altman Z-Score
Distress
—
Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$31.14
+7.49%
12-Month target
$23.08
-20.33%
Intrinsic (DCF)
—
Margin of safety
—
2 Strong Buy5 Buy1 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Revenue growth 10.80% QoQ
+ Debt/equity 0.34x — low leverage
Risks
- Altman Z 1.79 — distress zone
- Negative free cash flow $-89.00M
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $8.01B | $8.25B | $8.45B | $9.03B | $9.03B |
| Net income | $149.00M | $266.00M | $464.00M | $573.00M | $377.00M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $1.03 |
| Free cash flow | $593.00M | $741.00M | $727.00M | $811.00M | $-89.00M |
| Profit margin | 1.86% | 3.22% | 5.49% | 6.35% | 6.35% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-07 | THOMSON, ROBERT J | Buy | 378 | $28.55 |
| 2026-10-07 | THOMSON, ROBERT J | Buy | 225 | $28.55 |
| 2026-10-07 | THOMSON, ROBERT J | Buy | 123 | $28.55 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
News Corp B trades at $28.97. representing a P/E of 31.81x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 48/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 5/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.79, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $9.03B. with profit margins at 6.35%.
Frequently asked questions
What is News Corp B's stock price?
News Corp B (NWS) trades at $28.97, on a P/E of 31.8x and a P/S of 2.0x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is News Corp B overvalued?
News Corp B carries a Smart Value Score of 48/100 (Grade C), which we rate Sell. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read.
What is the price target of News Corp B (NWS)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $31.14, about 7.5% above the current $28.97. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is News Corp B's revenue?
News Corp B's trailing twelve-month revenue is $9.03B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
News Corp B's Altman Z-Score is 1.79, which places it in the distress. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorCOMMUNICATION SERVICES
IndustryENTERTAINMENT
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio1.95x
ROE9.87%
Beta0.98
50D MA$33.12
200D MA$30.42
Shares out0.18B
Float0.48B
Short ratio—
Avg volume1.1M
Performance
1 week-8.73%
1 month-8.09%
3 months-10.72%
YTD-2.23%
1 year+1.72%
3 years—
5 years—