FrançaisAre analysts right about News Corp (Class A) (NWSA)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For News Corp (Class A), we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 14% were profitable, average return +5% (63 calls). At 3 months: +1% average return (13% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bank | 8 | 12% | +10% |
| JP Morgan | 6 | 33% | +15% |
| Credit Suisse | 5 | 0% | +6% |
| Loop Capital | 5 | 20% | +4% |
| Guggenheim | 5 | 40% | +3% |
Valuation
Is News Corp (Class A) overvalued, and is it a good time to buy News Corp (Class A) right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: News Corp (Class A)'s valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | News Corp (Class A) | Sector median (Communication Services) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 30.0 | 22.4 |
| Forward P/E | 20.6 | 14.3 |
| Net margin | 6% | 10% |
👉 News Corp (Class A) trades above its sector median (30.0 vs 22.4) — the market expects higher growth; watch out for disappointment.
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : News Corp (Class A) pays about $0.20/share/yr → 0.78% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is News Corp (Class A) a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on News Corp (Class A) (NWSA) is "Buy" (6 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 14% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is News Corp (Class A)'s price target?
The median 12-month price target is $38.00 (+22% vs $31.19), ranging from $29.40 to $38.00 (3 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on News Corp (Class A)?
Over 1 year, 14% of analyst targets on News Corp (Class A) were profitable, for an average return of +5% (across 63 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the News Corp (Class A) stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $38.00 within 12 months, i.e. +22% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $38.00, the most cautious $29.40.
What is the News Corp (Class A) stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $38.00, +22%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (14%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is News Corp (Class A) overvalued?
Its P/E is 30.0, forward P/E 20.6. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.