Business Segments · Total Goodwill and intangible assets, net

Book Publishing — Total Goodwill and intangible assets, net

News Corporation Book Publishing — Total Goodwill and intangible assets, net decreased by 1.5% to $913.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 2.7%, from $889.00M to $913.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Book Publishing — Total Goodwill and intangible assets, net shows relatively stable performance with a 1.9% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ3 2026May 8, 2026
Rolls up toGoodwill

How to read this metric

A high value indicates significant historical acquisition activity, while a sudden decrease may signal impairment charges due to declining asset value.

Detailed definition

This metric measures the net value of goodwill and intangible assets, such as publishing imprints, copyrights, and brand...

Peer comparison

Used to evaluate the acquisition history and intangible value of publishing segments compared to competitors.

Metric ID: nws_segment_book_publishing_total_goodwill_and_intangible_assets_net

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Value$1.05B$1.03B$1.02B$1.01B$973.00M$927.00M$955.00M$952.00M$958.00M$932.00M$942.00M$925.00M$914.00M$922.00M$881.00M$889.00M$941.00M$924.00M$927.00M$913.00M
QoQ Change-1.2%-1.5%-0.6%-3.8%-4.7%+3.0%-0.3%+0.6%-2.7%+1.1%-1.8%-1.2%+0.9%-4.4%+0.9%+5.8%-1.8%+0.3%-1.5%
YoY Change-7.0%-10.3%-6.1%-5.8%-1.5%+0.5%-1.4%-2.8%-4.6%-1.1%-6.5%-3.9%+3.0%+0.2%+5.2%+2.7%
Range$881.00M$1.05B
CAGR-2.8%
Avg YoY Growth-2.5%
Median YoY Growth-2.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is News Corporation's book publishing — total goodwill and intangible assets, net?
News Corporation (NWSA) reported book publishing — total goodwill and intangible assets, net of $913.00M in Q1 2026.
How has News Corporation's book publishing — total goodwill and intangible assets, net changed year-over-year?
News Corporation's book publishing — total goodwill and intangible assets, net increased by 2.7% year-over-year, from $889.00M to $913.00M.
What is the long-term trend for News Corporation's book publishing — total goodwill and intangible assets, net?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), News Corporation's book publishing — total goodwill and intangible assets, net has grown at a 1.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.37B to $3.63B.
What does book publishing — total goodwill and intangible assets, net mean?
The net value of acquired brands, copyrights, and goodwill within the publishing segment.