News Corp Reports 14% EBITDA Growth Driven by AI, Digital Expansion

News Corp has successfully transformed into a digital-first media company, posting a 2% revenue increase to $8.5 billion and a 14% EBITDA rise to $1.42 billion in fiscal year 2025, driven primarily by its digital real estate and information services divisions. Key growth drivers include Dow Jones, with its digital subscriptions surpassing six million, and REA Group, which saw revenue and profit gains supported by AI-driven platform enhancements. The company has reduced reliance on traditional advertising, with digital revenue now a majority share, and has implemented AI technologies to optimize content delivery and user engagement across its segments. CEO Robert Thomson praised the company's resilience and focus amid macroeconomic challenges, while also warning about the risks AI poses to intellectual property rights, citing the importance of protecting creative content. News Corp continues to return capital to shareholders through a $1 billion share buyback program and emphasizes disciplined capital allocation to sustain long-term growth. Despite pressures in news media and book publishing, the company’s strategic pivot positions it as a compelling investment in the evolving media landscape.