UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 _________________________________________ Table of Contents (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) _________________________________________ FORM 10-Q _________________________________________ (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2025 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ...

On capital allocation, Chandrashekar said the company repurchased $172 million in shares during the quarter, $132 million more than the year-ago period. She said management believes the stock remains materially undervalued relative to net asset value, and noted share repurchases in fiscal 2026 are expected to benefit from approximately $380 million repayment of Foxtel shareholder loans. Later in the Q&A, she said that at the current stock price, the company expects the purchase rate to be higher in the seco ...

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Revenue for The Post’s parent company News Corp rose 5.5% to $2.36 billion in the second quarter of its fiscal year, with execs crediting the company’s Dow Jones and digital real estate divisions for the growth.Revenue for the quarter ended Dec. 31 came in slightly higher than analysts had expected, with EBITDA increasing 9% to $521 million.“We are delighted to report excellent second quarter results with both revenue and profitability growth accelerating from the prior quarter, and we see favorable signs f ...

News Corp (NasdaqGS:NWS) Q2 2026 Earnings call February 05, 2026 05:00 PM ET Company ParticipantsEntcho Raykovski - Managing Director and Media & TelcoLavanya Chandrashekar - CFOMichael Florin - Head of Investor RelationsRobert Thomson - CEOConference Call ParticipantsCraig Huber - Equity Research AnalystDavid Joyce - Senior Equity Analyst of Media SectorDavid Karnovsky - Executive Director and Senior Research AnalystOperatorWelcome to News Corp's second quarter fiscal 2026 earnings conference call. Today's ...

News Corp (NasdaqGS:NWS) Q2 2026 Earnings call February 05, 2026 05:00 PM ET Company ParticipantsEntcho Raykovski - Managing Director and Media & TelcoLavanya Chandrashekar - CFOMichael Florin - Head of Investor RelationsRobert Thomson - CEOConference Call ParticipantsCraig Huber - Equity Research AnalystDavid Joyce - Senior Equity Analyst of Media SectorDavid Karnovsky - Executive Director and Senior Research AnalystOperatorWelcome to News Corp's Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Earnings Conference Call. Today's ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenues increased by 6% to $2.4 billion for the quarter, with total segment EBITDA expanding by 9% to $521 million, despite a one-time inventory-related charge at HarperCollins [4][20] - Net income from continuing operations was $242 million, a 21% decrease from the prior year, primarily due to the absence of a favorable $87 million gain from the sale of PropertyGuru [4][21] - Adjusted EPS for the quarter was $0.40, compared to $0.33 in the prior quarter, with profitability margin rising from 21.4% to 22.1% [4][20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - **Dow Jones**: Revenues rose by 8% to $648 million, with digital revenues accounting for 82% of segment revenues. Segment EBITDA grew by 10% to $191 million, achieving a profit margin of 29.5% [21][25] - **Digital Real Estate Services**: Revenues increased by 8% to $511 million, with segment EBITDA up 11% to $206 million. Realtor.com revenues grew by 10% to $143 million, driven by premium products and improved lead volume [11][26] - **Book Publishing**: Revenues grew by 6% to $633 million, although segment EBITDA declined by 2% to $99 million due to a one-time write-off related to inventory [29][31] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Australia, REA revenues grew by 7%, benefiting from double-digit yield growth and improved listing volumes in major cities [12][26] - Digital advertising revenue at Dow Jones reached a record $87 million, rising by 12%, particularly supported by demand from the financial services sector [8][25] - The Times and The Sunday Times in the UK saw digital subscribers rise by 7% to 659,000, while News Corp Australia reached nearly 1.2 million total subscribers, surpassing the prior year by 4% [14][15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on transforming into a digital-first entity, increasing recurring revenues, and reducing dependence on advertising [5][19] - There is a strong emphasis on operational efficiency and disciplined investment in core growth pillars: Dow Jones, Digital Real Estate, and Book Publishing, which collectively accounted for 95% of profitability [18][19] - The company is actively pursuing AI partnerships and content licensing opportunities to enhance revenue streams [10][41] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the second half of the fiscal year, citing strong cash flow and a robust balance sheet [5][16] - The evolving impact of AI on the industry was discussed, with management confident in the value of proprietary content and the company's ability to monetize it [6][36] - The outlook for Dow Jones remains positive, with expectations of continued strong revenue growth in B2B segments [32] Other Important Information - The company repurchased $172 million in shares during the quarter, significantly higher than the previous year, and plans to continue this trend [20][51] - The launch of the California Post was highlighted as a strategic move to enhance the company's media presence [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Market reaction to AI and its implications for business services - Management clarified that AI's impact is often misunderstood, emphasizing the value of proprietary content and the company's strategy to monetize it through partnerships and legal actions against unauthorized use [35][36] Question: Investment in Dow Jones and CapEx related to AI - Management expressed confidence in the Dow Jones Professional Information business and indicated that CapEx for Dow Jones would be modestly down this year, while overall free cash flow growth is expected to remain strong [40][42] Question: M&A strategy and areas of interest - Management stated that they are continuously looking for sensible investments but will prioritize organic growth and share buybacks at reasonable prices [49][50] Question: Simplifying the company structure and competition from Homes.com - Management noted ongoing evaluations of the company structure to enhance shareholder value and expressed confidence in Realtor.com's growth trajectory despite competition [54][56] Question: Subscription revenue growth and pricing strategy at Dow Jones - Management highlighted successful increases in enterprise customers and the potential for price elasticity, while also noting improvements in ARPU excluding enterprise customers [63][66]

The media company's CEO said there are 'favorable signs' for the second half of its fiscal year. ...

Exhibit 99.1 NEWS CORPORATION REPORTS SECOND QUARTER RESULTS FOR FISCAL 2026 FISCAL 2026 SECOND QUARTER KEY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS NEW YORK, NY – February 5, 2026 – News Corporation ("News Corp" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV) today reported financial results for the three months ended December 31, 2025. Commenting on the results, Chief Executive Robert Thomson said: "We are delighted to report excellent second quarter results with both revenue and profitability growth accelerating from ...

Core Insights - New York City's rental market is experiencing significant immobility, with nearly 90% of renters remaining in the same unit for over a year, which is higher than the national average of 78.4% [2][3] - The median asking rent in NYC reached $3,585 in Q4 2025, reflecting a 6.6% increase from the previous year, with the most substantial rise occurring in Manhattan [3][4] - Mayor Mamdani's proposed rent freeze on stabilized units could further restrict mobility in the rental market, potentially leading to higher market-rate rents as available inventory decreases [3][7] Rental Market Overview - The median rent in Manhattan is $4,886, requiring an annual income of $195,440 to stay below the 30% affordability threshold [4] - Brooklyn's median rent is $3,943, Queens at $3,355, and The Bronx at $3,094, with respective annual income requirements of $157,720, $134,200, and $123,756 [4] - The overall stay-in-place renter percentage in NYC is 89.3%, with the Bronx having the highest at 93.7% [4][5] Factors Influencing Immobility - Approximately 40% of NYC's rental stock is rent-stabilized, contributing to a low vacancy rate of 0.98% for these units compared to 1.84% for market-rate units [5] - Overcrowding is more prevalent in rent-stabilized units, with 13.1% of these units housing more than two persons per bedroom, compared to 6.7% in market rentals [6] Future Implications - The impending rent freeze could lead to a further decline in turnover rates, making it more challenging for new residents to find housing [7] - The lack of mobility may hinder economic activities, as renters delay significant life changes due to the high costs associated with moving and limited housing options [7]