News Corp A (NWSA)
Net profit margin
| Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | ||
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| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 1,180,000 | 487,000 | 414,000 | 355,000 | 266,000 | 208,000 | 228,000 | 139,000 | 149,000 | 267,000 | 299,000 | 467,000 | 623,000 | 499,000 | 496,000 | 492,000 | 330,000 | -53,000 | -862,000 | -1,008,000 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 8,452,000 | 9,401,000 | 9,386,000 | 9,283,000 | 9,205,000 | 9,061,000 | 9,514,000 | 9,900,000 | 9,879,000 | 10,120,000 | 10,165,000 | 10,361,000 | 10,385,000 | 10,203,000 | 10,046,000 | 9,743,000 | 9,358,000 | 8,789,000 | 8,720,000 | 8,785,000 |
| Net profit margin | 13.96% | 5.18% | 4.41% | 3.82% | 2.89% | 2.30% | 2.40% | 1.40% | 1.51% | 2.64% | 2.94% | 4.51% | 6.00% | 4.89% | 4.94% | 5.05% | 3.53% | -0.60% | -9.89% | -11.47% |
June 30, 2025 calculation
Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $1,180,000K ÷ $8,452,000K
= 13.96%
The net profit margin for News Corp A has exhibited significant variability over the examined period, reflecting a notable transition from loss to profitability. During the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, the company experienced a substantial net loss, with the margin at -11.47%. This negative trend persisted into the following quarter, though it narrowed to -9.89% by December 31, 2020.
Starting in the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2021, the net profit margin approached break-even at -0.60%, indicating improved performance despite remaining in loss territory. A marked turnaround occurred in the subsequent quarter ending June 30, 2021, when the company posted a positive net profit margin of 3.53%. This upward trend continued through 2021 and into 2022, with margins averaging around 4.5% to 6%, peaking briefly at 6.00% in June 2022. After this peak, the margin saw a decline, settling at approximately 2.94% by December 2022 and gradually decreasing further to around 1.40% as of September 2023.
Despite fluctuations, the data indicates that News Corp A has maintained positive net profit margins since the second quarter of 2021, transitioning from losses to consistent profitability. The margins have generally trended downward after mid-2022, reflecting potential headwinds or strategic shifts, but remain in positive territory.
Looking ahead, projections suggest an improving trend, with net profit margins expected to increase from 2.30% in March 2024 to approximately 13.96% by June 2025. This anticipated rise indicates a potential significant strengthening in profitability, possibly driven by operational efficiencies, revenue growth, or other strategic initiatives.
Overall, the trend from considerable losses to stable, albeit fluctuating, profits demonstrates a noteworthy recovery phase for News Corp A, with recent and forecasted margins indicating ongoing positive performance.
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Jun 30, 2025