News Corp Q4 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
News Corp reported Q4 2023 revenues of $2.43 billion, a 9% decrease compared to the prior year. The net loss for the quarter was $(32) million, compared to a net income of $127 million in the prior year. Total Segment EBITDA was $341 million, an 8% increase compared to the prior year.
Fourth quarter revenues were $2.43 billion, a decrease of 9% compared to the prior year, impacted by the absence of an extra week and foreign currency fluctuations.
Net loss in the quarter was $(32) million, compared to net income of $127 million in the prior year, due to higher non-cash write-downs and restructuring charges.
Total Segment EBITDA for the fourth quarter was $341 million, an increase of 8% compared to the prior year.
Digital revenues accounted for over 50% of total revenues for the full year.
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Forward Guidance
News Corp's Fiscal 2023 results highlighted the durability and depth of our revenue streams and the impact of stringent cost controls as we navigated challenging macro conditions, supply chain pressures and currency headwinds. Results showed marked improvement in the second half, so with inflation abating, interest rates plateauing and incipient signs of stability in the housing market, we have sound reasons for optimism about the coming quarters.
Positive Outlook
- Inflation abating
- Interest rates plateauing
- Incipient signs of stability in the housing market
- Generative AI presents a remarkable opportunity to create a new stream of revenues
- Generative AI allows to reduce costs across the business
Challenges Ahead
- Challenging macro conditions
- Supply chain pressures
- Currency headwinds
- Ongoing supply chain challenges and inventory and inflationary pressures are expected to continue to impact the business in the near term
- Lower book sales due to lower consumer demand industry-wide
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income