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NWSA:NASDAQNews Corporation Analysis

Data as of 2026-03-14 - not real-time

$23.70

Latest Price

7/10Risk

Risk Level: Medium

Executive Summary

News Corporation (NWSA) is trading at $23.70, well below its 20‑day SMA of $23.77 and the 50‑day SMA of $24.95, indicating a short‑term bearish price bias. However, the MACD line has crossed above its signal line, generating a bullish histogram and suggesting a potential technical rebound. The stock sits near a support level of $22.31 with a clear resistance at $24.62, while volume has been decreasing, adding caution to any near‑term rally. Fundamentally, the company boasts a solid gross margin of 56.7% and a profit margin of 13.3%, with revenue growing 5.5% year‑over‑year. Cash flow remains healthy, delivering $1.08 B of operating cash flow and $1.72 B of free cash flow, comfortably covering its $2.92 B debt load. The forward EPS of $1.24 implies a forward P/E of 19, markedly lower than the trailing P/E of 30.8 and the industry average of 17.8, highlighting earnings acceleration. A discounted cash‑flow model values the shares at roughly $50, representing a 43% upside from current levels, while analyst consensus targets average $34.2, reinforcing the upside narrative. The dividend yield of 0.84% is modest but sustainable, with a payout ratio near 26% and a solid balance sheet. Market sentiment is in “Greed” territory (Fear & Greed Index 72), yet the 30‑day volatility of nearly 40% underscores significant price swings. Overall, the stock appears undervalued relative to its intrinsic worth, though short‑term technical pressures remain.

Market Outlook

Short Term

< 1 year
Neutral
Model confidence: 6/10

Key Factors

  • Price near technical support at $22.31
  • Bullish MACD crossover despite bearish SMA positioning
  • Decreasing volume indicating limited short‑term buying pressure

Medium Term

1–3 years
Positive
Model confidence: 8/10

Key Factors

  • DCF fair value upside of ~43% and analyst target median of $34.2
  • Forward earnings growth reducing forward P/E to 19
  • Sustainable dividend with low payout ratio

Long Term

> 3 years
Positive
Model confidence: 9/10

Key Factors

  • Strong cash generation and manageable net debt
  • Diversified media and digital real‑estate businesses across geographies
  • Undervaluation relative to intrinsic value and long‑term growth prospects

Key Metrics & Analysis

Financial Health

Revenue Growth5.50%
Profit Margin13.35%
P/E Ratio30.8
ROE6.33%
ROA3.94%
Debt/Equity30.89
P/B Ratio1.5
Op. Cash Flow$1.1B
Free Cash Flow$1.7B
Industry P/E17.8

Technical Analysis

TrendBearish
RSI44.6
Support$22.31
Resistance$24.62
MA 20$23.77
MA 50$24.95
MA 200$27.24
MACDBullish
VolumeDecreasing
Fear & Greed Index72.88

Valuation

Fair Value$50.08
Target Price$34.05
Upside/Downside43.67%
GradeUndervalued
TypeBlend
Dividend Yield0.84%

Risk Assessment

Beta0.78
Volatility39.57%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium

This analysis may contain inaccuracies and is provided for informational and research purposes only. It is not personal investment advice, a recommendation, or an instruction to buy, sell, or hold any asset.