News Corp stock gains analyst support after recent results
Published on 09/19/2026 at 17:33 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
News Corp stock (ISIN US65249B2088) closed at USD 29.78 on Nasdaq on September 18, 2026, leaving the shares close to their recent 52-week high and supported by solid fundamentals. According to Yahoo Finance, the latest close came after the company reported recent quarterly results and as analysts updated their views.
Analyst targets move higher
As Yahoo Finance reports, JP Morgan maintained its Overweight rating on News Corp stock on August 21, 2026 and raised its price target from USD 36 to USD 38, implying upside of about 7.4 percent from the USD 35.36 level that had underpinned the previous target. The same analyst overview shows an average price target of USD 36.16 for News Corp, compared with the current USD 29.78 share price, so the consensus still points to potential double-digit upside. According to the analyst scorecard on Yahoo Finance, JP Morgan is rated 55 out of 100 on its News Corp calls, giving investors an additional quality signal for the target.
The broader consensus picture also looks supportive. On September 19, 2026, MarketBeat lists News Corp with a consensus Strong Buy rating based on one strong buy and one buy recommendation and no holds or sells. The portal notes an average rating score of 3.50 on a 4-point scale, underlining that the two covered analysts are clearly positive on the stock. For investors, this combination of a raised JP Morgan target and a Strong Buy consensus frames the stock as a supported name within the media sector.
Recent earnings and valuation metrics
While the most recent detailed quarterly figures are not fully broken out in this week’s snapshots, key valuation indicators help place the News Corp stock move in context. According to the statistics section on MarketBeat as of September 19, 2026, News Corp trades on a price-earnings ratio of 31.73, based on its latest reported earnings over the past 12 months. With a dividend yield of 0.61 percent, the total shareholder return profile currently leans more on growth expectations than on income.
The same overview from MarketBeat shows a 52-week trading range for News Corp stock between USD 25.49 and USD 35.76. With the Nasdaq listing at USD 32.68 at the September 18, 2026 close in that snapshot, the shares were trading about 28.2 percent above their 52-week low and 8.6 percent below the 52-week high, indicating that investors have already priced in a recovery but are not yet at peak optimism. The same data set shows market capitalization at USD 17.68 billion as of that date, putting News Corp firmly in the large-cap bracket within global media.
Stock level and investor angle
Per the quote on Yahoo Finance, News Corp stock finished the regular Nasdaq session at USD 29.78 on September 18, 2026, unchanged in after-hours trading and down 1.33 percent from the previous close. For investors, the key question is how the company’s next set of results will align with the raised JP Morgan price target of USD 38 and the consensus average target of USD 36.16. The current price, still meaningfully below both target levels and under the 52-week high of USD 35.76, suggests room for further rerating if News Corp can deliver on margin and revenue growth in upcoming quarters.
News Corp stock key data
- Company: News Corp
- ISIN: US65249B2088
- Ticker: NWSA
- Trading venue: Nasdaq
- Price (as of September 18, 2026, 16:00): 29.78 USD
- Market capitalization: 17.68 billion USD (as of September 18, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Media and information services
- Index membership: S&P 500
