Wall Street analyst price targets, ratings consensus & upside potential · Updated Feb 21, 2026
Last 12 months price action with 12-month analyst target path
As of February 26, 2026, News Corporation (NWSA) has a Wall Street consensus price target of $32.40, based on estimates from 28 covering analysts. With the stock currently trading at $23.58, this represents a potential upside of +37.4%. The company has a market capitalization of $4.39B.
Analyst price targets range from a low of $32.40 to a high of $32.40, representing a 0% spread in expectations. The median target of $32.40 aligns closely with the consensus average. The tight target dispersion indicates high conviction among analysts.
The current analyst consensus rating is Buy, with 21 analysts rating the stock as a Buy or Strong Buy,6 rating it Hold, and 1 rating it Sell or Strong Sell. This overwhelmingly bullish sentiment suggests analysts see significant catalysts for upside ahead.
From a valuation perspective, NWSA trades at a trailing P/E of 11.4x and forward P/E of 22.4x. Analysts expect EPS to grow -43.9% over the next year.
Our proprietary valuation model, which blends historical multiples with forward estimates, suggests a base-case price target of $20.50, with bear and bull scenarios of $4.26 and $16.44 respectively. Model confidence stands at 54/100, reflecting moderate uncertainty in projections.
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Start ComparisonThe consensus Wall Street price target for NWSA is $32.4, representing 37.4% upside from the current price of $23.58. With 28 analysts covering the stock, this strong upside suggests significant value not yet reflected in today's share price.
NWSA has a consensus rating of "Buy" based on 28 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown is predominantly bullish, with 21 Buy/Strong Buy ratings. The consensus 12-month price target of $32.4 implies 37.4% upside from current levels.
NWSA trades at a forward P/E of 22.4443x, representing a moderate valuation. With analysts targeting $32.4 (37.4% implied move), the stock appears reasonably valued with upside.
The most bullish Wall Street analyst has a price target of $32.4 for NWSA, while the most conservative target is $32.4. The consensus of $32.4 represents the median expectation. Our quantitative valuation model projects a bull case target of $16 based on optimistic growth and margin assumptions. These targets typically reflect 12-month expectations.
NWSA is heavily covered by Wall Street, with 28 analysts providing price targets and ratings. Of these, 0 have Strong Buy ratings, 21 have Buy ratings, 6 recommend Hold, and 1 have Sell or Strong Sell ratings. Higher analyst coverage generally indicates greater institutional interest and more reliable consensus estimates.
The 12-month NWSA stock forecast based on 28 Wall Street analysts shows a consensus price target of $32.4, with estimates ranging from $32.4 (bear case) to $32.4 (bull case). The median consensus rating is "Buy". Our proprietary valuation model produces a base case fair value of $21, with bear/bull scenarios of $4/$16.
Our quantitative valuation model calculates NWSA's fair value at $21 (base case), with a bear case of $4 and bull case of $16. The model uses discounted cash flow analysis, historical growth rates, and margin mean-reversion to project FY+2 earnings, then applies an appropriate P/E multiple. The model confidence score is 54/100.
NWSA trades at a forward P/E ratio of 22.4x based on next-twelve-months earnings estimates compared to a trailing P/E of 11.4x. The higher forward P/E suggests near-term earnings pressure. A forward P/E is useful for comparing valuations when earnings are expected to change significantly.
Wall Street analysts are very optimistic on NWSA, with a "Buy" consensus rating and $32.4 price target (37.4% upside). 21 of 28 analysts rate it Buy or Strong Buy. This information is for educational purposes only. Always conduct your own research, consider your financial situation, and consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.
NWSA analyst price targets range from $32.4 to $32.4, a 0% tight range reflecting strong analyst consensus. Differences stem from varying assumptions about revenue growth, profit margins, competitive dynamics, and valuation multiples. The $32.4 consensus represents the middle ground. Our model's $4-$16 range provides an independent fundamental perspective.