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    News (NWSA) Beat Q4 Estimates, Is The 21% Undervaluation Case Still Convincing?

    Simply Wall St·10/08/2026 05:37:58
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    News (NWSA) just cleared a key quarterly hurdle, reporting Q4 FY26 earnings per share of $0.35 compared with an estimated $0.23. This is putting fresh attention on how its media portfolio is being priced.

    Despite the Q4 surprise, News shares have eased over the past month, with a 30 day share price return of down 5.86% from a latest close of $28.61. However, the year to date share price return is 9.24% and the 3 year total shareholder return is 39.97%, which points to longer term momentum holding up better than the recent pullback suggests.

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    News just surprised on earnings, yet the share price has slipped back. That mix of solid operations and softer sentiment raises a sharper issue: Does the current tag on NWSA fairly reflect what investors are getting?

    Most Popular Narrative: 21% Undervalued

    Against the last close of $28.61, the most followed narrative pegs fair value for News at $36.16 using a 9.84% discount rate. This frames the recent pullback as a valuation gap rather than a change in the business story.

    Consistent improvement in digital and recurring revenue mix, with 61% of FY26 revenue now digital and around 61% recurring and advertising a smaller contributor, is reducing reliance on more cyclical income and supports a more stable base for future revenue, EBITDA and free cash flow that the share price may not fully reflect.

    See why 3 investors see News as 21% undervalued.

    Result: Fair Value of $36.16 (UNDERVALUED)

    Still, the bullish narrative on News could falter if pressure on print and legacy media persists, or if digital engagement at Realtor.com and REA weakens.

    Find out about the key risks to this News narrative.

    Another View On News Using Earnings Multiples

    Analysts frame News as 21% undervalued based on future cash flows, yet today the stock trades on a P/E of 26.9x. That is higher than the US Media industry at 21.3x, the peer group at 13.5x, and the fair ratio of 19.1x. This points to valuation risk if sentiment cools.

    For investors, that spread means paying a richer price than both sector and peer averages, while the P/E still sits above a level the market could move towards. The question is whether News can sustain enough earnings progress to justify that premium, or if the multiple eventually drifts closer to the fair ratio.

    See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.

    NasdaqGS:NWSA P/E Ratio as at Oct 2026
    NasdaqGS:NWSA P/E Ratio as at Oct 2026

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.