Operating
Change in receivables
News Corporation Change in receivables increased by 258.4% to $276M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 135.9%, from $117M to $276M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ2 2026Feb 6, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase in receivables relative to revenue can signal slower collection cycles or potential credit risk among customers.
Detailed definition
This measures the change in the amount owed to the company by customers for goods or services delivered. It is a critica...
Peer comparison
Standard across all companies; peers in the media industry typically monitor this against days sales outstanding (DSO).
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change_in_receivablesHistorical Data
12 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $99M | -$9M | $231M | $96M | $255M | $128M | $82M | $130M | $117M | $1M | $77M | $276M |
| QoQ Change | — | -109.1% | >999% | -58.4% | +165.6% | -49.8% | -35.9% | +58.5% | -10.0% | -99.1% | >999% | +258.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | >999% | +10.4% | +33.3% | — | +1.6% | — | -98.8% | -40.8% | +135.9% |
Range-$9M – $276M
CAGR+45.2%
Avg YoY Growth+172.6%
Median YoY Growth+10.4%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is News Corporation's change in receivables?
- News Corporation (NWS) reported change in receivables of $276M in Q4 2025.
- How has News Corporation's change in receivables changed year-over-year?
- News Corporation's change in receivables increased by 135.9% year-over-year, from $117M to $276M.
- What does change in receivables mean?
- The change in the amount of money customers owe the company for past sales.