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Sep 30, 2022

News Corp Q1 2023 Earnings Report

News Corp's Q1 2023 financial performance reflected resilience amidst a volatile macro environment, with adjusted revenues up 3% despite a reported 1% decrease due to currency fluctuations and strategic investments.

Key Takeaways

News Corp reported Q1 2023 revenues of $2.48 billion, a 1% decrease compared to the prior year, but adjusted revenues increased by 3%. Net income was $66 million, a 75% decrease, and total segment EBITDA was $350 million, a 15% decrease. Dow Jones segment revenues and EBITDA grew by 16% and 19%, respectively.

Reported revenues decreased by 1% to $2.48 billion, but adjusted revenues increased by 3% when excluding currency fluctuations and acquisitions.

Net income significantly decreased to $66 million, a 75% drop compared to the previous year's $267 million.

Total Segment EBITDA fell by 15% to $350 million, impacted by increased costs and currency fluctuations.

Dow Jones segment showed strong growth, with revenues up 16% and Segment EBITDA up 19%.

Total Revenue
$2.48B
Previous year: $2.5B
-1.0%
EPS
$0.12
Previous year: $0.23
-47.8%
Total Dow Jones Subscriptions
4.1M
Previous year: 4.6M
-10.9%
Gross Profit
$1.03B
Previous year: $1.09B
-6.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.46B
Previous year: $2.1B
-30.6%
Free Cash Flow
-$135M
Previous year: -$33M
+309.1%
Total Assets
$16.4B
Previous year: $16.4B
-0.2%

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News Corp Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

This document contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income