Business Segments · Operating Costs and Expenses

Dow Jones — Operating Costs and Expenses

News Corporation Dow Jones — Operating Costs and Expenses increased by 3.0% to $244.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 4.3%, from $234.00M to $244.00M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Dow Jones — Operating Costs and Expenses shows relatively stable performance with a 1.3% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ3 2026May 8, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase relative to revenue may suggest margin compression or rising production costs, whereas a decrease could indicate improved operational efficiency.

Detailed definition

This metric captures the direct costs associated with producing and delivering the content and services within the Dow J...

Peer comparison

Similar to cost of goods sold or direct operating expenses reported by other digital and print media publishers.

Metric ID: nws_segment_dow_jones_operating_costs_and_expenses

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Value$233.50M$233.50M$233.50M$233.50M$229.75M$229.75M$229.75M$229.75M$239.00M$240.00M$234.00M$245.00M$238.00M$237.00M$244.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-1.6%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+4.0%+0.4%-2.5%+4.7%-2.9%-0.4%+3.0%
YoY Change-1.6%-1.6%-1.6%-1.6%+4.0%+4.5%+1.8%+6.6%-0.4%-1.3%+4.3%
Range$229.75M$245.00M
CAGR+1.3%
Avg YoY Growth+1.2%
Median YoY Growth-0.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is News Corporation's dow jones — operating costs and expenses?
News Corporation (NWSA) reported dow jones — operating costs and expenses of $244.00M in Q1 2026.
How has News Corporation's dow jones — operating costs and expenses changed year-over-year?
News Corporation's dow jones — operating costs and expenses increased by 4.3% year-over-year, from $234.00M to $244.00M.
What is the long-term trend for News Corporation's dow jones — operating costs and expenses?
Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), News Corporation's dow jones — operating costs and expenses has grown at a 1.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $934.00M to $958.00M.
What does dow jones — operating costs and expenses mean?
The direct costs incurred to operate the Dow Jones business segment.