NWSA · 8-K · 20260805PR000171

Book Publishing Demand Trends

NEWS CORP · 2026-08-05 · Importance 42 · Surprise 14 · From source text

Book Publishing segment revenue increased 6% to $2,288 million in Fiscal 2026, with Consumer revenue rising 7% to $2,185 million, or 5% in constant currency. Fourth-quarter Consumer revenue grew 16% to $538 million, indicating strong year-end demand for consumer books. Other Book Publishing revenue was broadly stable at $103 million for the full year and declined 13% in the fourth quarter.

Key facts

• Fiscal 2026 Book Publishing total segment revenues: $2,288, FX impact $28, Fiscal 2026 constant currency: $2,260, % Change - reported: 6%, % Change - constant currency: 5% source
• Q4 Fiscal 2026 Book Publishing Consumer revenue: $538, FX impact $3, Q4 Fiscal 2026 constant currency: $535, % Change - reported: 16%, % Change - constant currency: 16% source
• Q4 Fiscal 2026 Total Book Publishing segment revenues: $566, FX impact $3, Q4 Fiscal 2026 constant currency: $563, % Change - reported: 15%, % Change - constant currency: 14% source
• Q4 Fiscal 2026 Book Publishing Other revenue: $28, Q4 Fiscal 2025 Other revenue: $32, % Change - reported: (13)%, % Change - constant currency: (13)% source
• Digital sales in Book Publishing increased 12% in the quarter and represented 24% of consumer revenues for the quarter source

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