Wednesday, February 13, 2019

News Corp reports profit


News Corp has reported a profit for the three months ending on Dec. 31, 2018. Net income per share available to News Corporation stockholders was $0.16 as compared to a net loss per share of $0.14 in the prior year. Net income was $119 million compared to a net loss of $66 million, which included a $174 million negative impact related to the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in the prior year, according to the company.
The company reported revenues of $2.63 billion, a 21 percent increase compared to $2.18 billion in the prior year, reflecting the consolidation of Foxtel and continued strength at the book publishing and digital real estate services segments.
“News Corp has reported increased profitability and revenue growth during the first half of Fiscal 2019, highlighting the power of premium content and authenticated audiences in a fact-challenged world that craves credibility,” said Chief Executive Robert Thomson. “At News and Information Services, we saw a continuation of positive trends in paid digital subscriptions, including accelerating gains at The Wall Street Journal, and stronger digital advertising revenues in both the U.S. and Australia,” he said.
Headquartered in New York, News Corp operates primarily in the U.S., Australia, and the U.K. Its properties include HarperCollins Publishers, Dow Jones, the New York Post, News UK and News Corp Australia.

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