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Jun 30, 2024
News Corp Q4 2024 Earnings Report
News Corp's Q4 2024 revenues increased driven by growth in Digital Real Estate Services, Book Publishing, and Dow Jones, with net income significantly improved.
Key Takeaways
News Corp reported a 6% increase in fourth-quarter revenues to $2.58 billion, driven by strong performance in Digital Real Estate Services, Book Publishing, and Dow Jones segments. Net income improved to $71 million from a net loss of $(32) million in the prior year. Total Segment EBITDA reached $380 million, the highest for a fourth quarter since separation, with adjusted EPS at $0.17 compared to $0.14 in the prior year.
Fourth-quarter revenues increased by 6% to $2.58 billion, driven by growth in Digital Real Estate Services, Book Publishing, and Dow Jones.
Net income for the quarter was $71 million, a significant improvement from the prior year's net loss of $(32) million.
Total Segment EBITDA was the highest for a fourth quarter since separation, reaching $380 million.
Adjusted EPS for the quarter were $0.17, compared to $0.14 in the prior year.
Revenue by Segment
Revenue by Geographic Location
Forward Guidance
News Corp's outlook includes both positive and negative factors influencing its future performance.
Positive Outlook
- Landmark agreement with OpenAI expected to be lucrative.
- Focus on maximizing returns for shareholders.
- Core pillars of growth - Book Publishing, Digital Real Estate Services and Dow Jones - show increasing profitability.
- Confident in the Company’s long-term prospects.
- Evaluating options for the Foxtel Group business.
Challenges Ahead
- Legal steps against AI aggressors confiscating content.
- Lower advertising and circulation and subscription revenues at the News Media segment.
- Hubbl launch costs impacting Subscription Video Services segment.
- Challenging housing market conditions in the U.S. affecting Move.
Revenue & Expenses
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