News Corp Dividend Yield
Data as of August 04, 2026
Dividend Yield
0.72%
Annual Dividend
$0.20
Stock Price
$27.94
Market Cap
$15.76B
How It's Calculated
0.72% = $0.20 ÷ $27.94 × 100
What This Means
News Corp's dividend yield of 0.72% is relatively low, which is common for companies that prioritize reinvesting earnings for growth over distributing dividends.
About News Corp
News Corp (NWSA) operates in the Media sector, specifically in Media. With a market capitalization of about $15.76B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $27.94, within a 52-week range of $22.20 to $31.61 (-11.6% from the high, +25.9% from the low). Beta of 0.92 is broadly in line with typical market sensitivity.
Trailing profit margin is about 12.9%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
Dividend yield measures annual cash distributions relative to share price. For News Corp, yield should be read alongside payout sustainability and free cash flow. In Media, income investors often compare yield with peers, but a very high yield can sometimes signal payout stress rather than value.
Sector Comparison
Among Media names on our S&P 100 coverage, News Corp's dividend yield of 0.72% can be compared with peers such as GOOG (0.24%), GOOGL (0.24%), META (0.36%). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Media stocks.
Key Takeaways
- NWSA is grouped in the Media sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.92 suggests market-like price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 12.9% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does NWSA pay a dividend?
Yes — News Corp currently shows an annual dividend rate of about $0.20 per share on this data snapshot.
How is dividend yield calculated for NWSA?
Dividend yield = annual dividend per share ÷ stock price × 100. With price and dividend inputs here, NWSA's yield is about 0.72%. Verify ex-dividend dates and payout changes on the issuer's investor relations site.
How does 0.72% compare to sector peers?
In Media, peer yields such as DIS (1.53%), NWS (0.63%), META (0.36%) help frame NWSA's 0.72%. Very high yields can signal value or payout stress.
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