Revenue Growth Driven by Core Business
NWS achieved an 8.8% increase in revenue, primarily due to strong performance in its core business segments.
Source: 10-Q Income Statement
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In Q3 FY2026, NWS reported an 8.8% increase in revenue to $2.185 billion, but net income declined by 13.6% to $89 million, reflecting increased SG&A expenses and strategic investments.
Revenue
$2.19B
+8.76% YoY
EPS (Diluted)
$0.16
-11.11% YoY
Filed · Analysis updated · Source: SEC EDGAR 10-Q filing
Source: SEC XBRL
News (NWS) reported Q3 FY2026 revenue of $2.19B, up 8.8% year over year. NWS's fiscal Q3 FY2026 corresponds to calendar Q1 2026.
Last 4 quarters: 4 beats
| Quarter | Actual EPS (USD) | Consensus (USD) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 0.35 | 0.22 | Beat +62.4% |
| Mar 2026This filing | 0.21 | 0.19 | Beat +12.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 0.40 | 0.35 | Beat +14.2% |
| Sep 2025 | 0.22 | 0.19 | Beat +17.0% |
Adjusted (non-GAAP) EPS of $0.21 versus the $0.19 analyst consensus — a +12.1% beat for Mar 2026. Analyst consensus is quoted on the adjusted (non-GAAP) basis the street uses. GAAP diluted EPS for this quarter was $0.16.
Compiled by AI from this SEC filing
NWS achieved an 8.8% increase in revenue, primarily due to strong performance in its core business segments.
Source: 10-Q Income Statement
SG&A expenses rose by 9.2% to $890 million, impacting net income and reflecting strategic investments in marketing and infrastructure.
Source: 10-Q Income Statement
The company increased its cash and equivalents by 3.6% to $2.171 billion and significantly boosted shareholder returns with a 300% increase in share buybacks.
Source: 10-Q Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
Compiled by AI from this SEC filing · 0 high, 2 medium, 1 low
The increase in SG&A expenses by 9.2% could pressure margins if revenue growth does not keep pace.
Source: 10-Q Income Statement
A significant decrease in current assets by 33.1% could impact liquidity, although the current ratio remains healthy at 1.70.
Source: 10-Q Balance Sheet
Long-term debt increased by 1.2%, which may affect future financial flexibility if interest rates rise.
Source: 10-Q Balance Sheet
| Metric | Current | Previous | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Revenue $B | 2.19 $B | 2.01 $B | +8.76% |
Net Income $M | 89.00 $M | 103.00 $M | -13.59% |
EPS (Basic) $ | 0.16 $ | 0.18 $ | -11.11% |
EPS (Diluted) $ | 0.16 $ | 0.18 $ | -11.11% |
SG&A Expense $M | 890.00 $M | 815.00 $M | +9.20% |
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