News (NWS) risk factors, FY2026 10-K

News's FY2026 10-K, filed Aug 07, 2026, lists 23 risk factors in 6 groups. There is no earlier 10-K to compare against, so the most company-specific risks are listed below.

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News's biggest risks in the FY2026 10-K

  • Advertising weakness and economic uncertainty remain central threats across News Corp’s media and real estate businesses.

The risks most specific to News

  • Risks Relating to the Company’s Businesses and Operations

    A Decline in Customer Advertising Expenditures or Other Adverse Changes in the Advertising Ecosystem Could Cause the Company’s Revenues and Operating Results to Decline Significantly

    Lower advertiser spending could significantly reduce revenue and operating results, especially during economic weakness and changes in the advertising ecosystem.

  • Risks Relating to the Company’s Businesses and Operations

    Developments in AI, Including the Company’s Use of AI, May Expose it to Certain Risks, Which Could Adversely Affect its Business, Reputation or Financial Results

    AI products and internal tools may be costly, inaccurate, unreliable or damaging to News Corp’s reputation and financial results.

  • Risks Relating to the Company’s Businesses and Operations

    Any Significant Increase in the Cost to Print and Distribute the Company’s Books and Newspapers or Disruption in the Company’s Supply Chain or Printing and Distribution Channels May Adversely Affect the Company’s Business, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

    Higher paper prices, including after newsprint supplier closures in fiscal 2026, or distribution disruptions could hurt newspaper and book publishing.

  • Risks Relating to the Company’s Businesses and Operations

    The Company’s International Operations Expose it to Additional Risks That Could Adversely Affect its Business, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

    Operations and revenue outside the U.S., particularly in Australia and the U.K., create additional staffing, management, safety and geopolitical risks.

  • Risks Relating to the Company’s Businesses and Operations

    The Company is Subject to Payment Processing Risk Which Could Lead to Adverse Effects on the Company’s Business and Results of Operations

    Payment failures, fraud or reliance on internal systems and third-party processors could disrupt customer and renter-landlord transactions.

  • Risks Related to Intellectual Property

    Unauthorized Use of the Company’s Content and Other Intellectual Property May Decrease Revenue and Adversely Affect the Company’s Business, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

    Unauthorized use of journalism, books, proprietary data, brands and other content could reduce their value and monetization.

  • Risks Related to Information Technology, Cybersecurity and Data Protection

    Failure to Comply with Complex and Evolving Laws and Regulations, Industry Standards and Contractual Obligations Regarding Privacy, Data Use and Data Protection Could Have an Adverse Effect on the Company’s Business, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

    Privacy and data-protection failures involving consumer, customer, employee, public-record and government data could trigger business and financial harm.

  • Risks Related to the Company’s Common Stock

    These provisions could discourage potential acquisition proposals and could delay or prevent a change in control of the Company, even in the case where a majority of the stockholders may consider such proposals, if effective, desirable

    Murdoch family trust ownership and related provisions could discourage acquisition proposals or delay a change in control.

All 23 risk factors

Headings as the filing states them, in filing order.

Risks Relating to the Company’s Businesses and Operations

  1. 01The Company Operates in a Highly Competitive Business Environment, and its Success Depends on its Ability to Compete Effectively, Including by Responding to Evolving Technologies and Changes in Consumer and Customer Behavior
  2. 02Macroeconomic and Market Conditions and Other Events Outside the Company’s Control May Adversely Affect the Company’s Business
  3. 03A Decline in Customer Advertising Expenditures or Other Adverse Changes in the Advertising Ecosystem Could Cause the Company’s Revenues and Operating Results to Decline Significantly
  4. 04revenues will be able to offset declines in advertising revenue from traditional media offerings
  5. 05The Company’s Reputation, Credibility and Brands are Key Assets and Competitive Advantages, and its Business and Results of Operations May be Affected by How the Company is Perceived
  6. 06Developments in AI, Including the Company’s Use of AI, May Expose it to Certain Risks, Which Could Adversely Affect its Business, Reputation or Financial Results
  7. 07The Company Has Completed, and May Continue to Engage in, Strategic Transactions, Including Acquisitions, Investments and Divestitures, That Introduce Significant Risks and Uncertainties
  8. 08Any Significant Increase in the Cost to Print and Distribute the Company’s Books and Newspapers or Disruption in the Company’s Supply Chain or Printing and Distribution Channels May Adversely Affect the Company’s Business, Results of Operations and Financial Condition
  9. 09The Company’s International Operations Expose it to Additional Risks That Could Adversely Affect its Business, Results of Operations and Financial Condition
  10. 10An Inability to Attract and Retain the Right Talent and Cultivate Their Performance Could Adversely Affect the Company’s Business
  11. 11The Company is Subject to Payment Processing Risk Which Could Lead to Adverse Effects on the Company’s Business and Results of Operations
  12. 12The Company is Party to Agreements with Third Parties Relating to Certain of its Businesses That Contain Operational Restrictions and/or Other Rights That May Not be in the Best Interest of the Company
  13. 13Labor Disputes May Have an Adverse Effect on the Company’s Business

Risks Related to Intellectual Property

  1. 14Unauthorized Use of the Company’s Content and Other Intellectual Property May Decrease Revenue and Adversely Affect the Company’s Business, Results of Operations and Financial Condition
  2. 15Failure by the Company to Protect its Intellectual Property and Brands, or Infringement Claims by Third Parties, Could Adversely Impact the Company’s Business, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Risks Related to Information Technology, Cybersecurity and Data Protection

  1. 16Failure to Comply with Complex and Evolving Laws and Regulations, Industry Standards and Contractual Obligations Regarding Privacy, Data Use and Data Protection Could Have an Adverse Effect on the Company’s Business, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Risks Related to Financial Results and Position

  1. 17The Company is Exposed to Fluctuations in Foreign Currency Exchange Rates
  2. 18The Company Could Suffer Losses Due to Asset Impairment and Restructuring Charges
  3. 19The Company Could Be Subject to Significant Additional Tax Liabilities, Which Could Adversely Affect its Operating Results and Financial Condition

Risks Related to Legal and Regulatory Matters

  1. 20The Company’s Business Could Be Adversely Impacted by Changes in Law, Governmental Policy and Regulation
  2. 21Adverse Results from Litigation or Other Proceedings Could Impact the Company’s Business Practices and Operating Results

Risks Related to the Company’s Common Stock

  1. 22The Market Price of the Company’s Stock May Fluctuate Significantly
  2. 23These provisions could discourage potential acquisition proposals and could delay or prevent a change in control of the Company, even in the case where a majority of the stockholders may consider such proposals, if effective, desirable

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