12 Best News and Digital Media Stocks To Buy

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4. News Corporation (NASDAQ:NWSA)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 46

News Corporation (NASDAQ:NWSA) is a diversified information services and media company. Its Dow Jones segment operates as a global provider of news and business information. The company also operates the Subscription Video Services segment, which provides entertainment, sports, and news services to pay-television and streaming subscribers. Its News Media comprises News UK, News Corp Australia, and the New York Post.

The company’s fiscal Q1 2025 results show the start of a profitable year with record first-quarter revenue and record first-quarter profitability. Its revenue increased by 3% year-over-year and reached $2.58 billion. Profitability reached $415 million after a 14% surge. This marks the sixth consecutive quarter of year-over-year profitability growth for the company.

This growth is attributed to the company’s strategic initiatives, including the transformation of Dow Jones’ earnings profile to focus on information services and B2B. The company also has a strategic focus on its digital-first strategy, supported by organic investments, disciplined cost initiatives, and focused mergers and acquisitions.

News Corporation’s (NASDAQ:NWSA) Dow Jones segment operates with a strong profitability model. Its revenue for fiscal Q1 2025 reached $552 million, up 3% year over year. Dow Jones was the largest segment contributor to the company’s overall revenue. Digital revenue accounted for 82% of the total revenue for the Dow Jones segment.

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