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News Corp Posts 243% Profit Surge on Digital Growth and Strategic Moves

The media giant's Q3 earnings highlight gains in Dow Jones and real estate segments, bolstered by cost discipline and a $2.1 billion Foxtel sale.

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A little girl runs in a shaft of light at the entrance to the News Corp. Building in the Midtown section of New York City, U.S., November 30, 2023. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo
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Overview

  • News Corp reported $103 million in net profit for Q3 2025, a 243% increase year-over-year, alongside a 1% revenue rise to $2.01 billion.
  • The Dow Jones segment, including the Wall Street Journal, generated $575 million in revenue, driven by subscription growth to 4.34 million subscribers.
  • Revenue from digital real estate services grew 5% to $406 million, contributing significantly to the company's performance.
  • The company announced a $1 billion share buyback plan and completed the $2.1 billion sale of its Australian cable TV business, Foxtel, to DAZN.
  • News Corp continues to realign its business around digital subscriptions, intellectual property, and cost efficiency to navigate a challenging media landscape.