NWS · 8-K · 20260805PR000171
Operating Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow
NEWS CORP · 2026-08-05 · Importance 59 · Surprise 48 · From source text
Fiscal 2026 operating cash flow from continuing operations increased 26% to $1.237 billion from $978 million, driven by higher Total Segment EBITDA and working-capital improvements. Free cash flow increased 42% to $811 million from $571 million. Capital expenditures increased $19 million to $426 million from $407 million, and acquisitions used $122 million of cash compared with $96 million in the prior year. Higher cash taxes and restructuring payments partially offset operating cash-flow growth.
Key facts
- Full year free cash flow was $811 million, 42% higher than the prior year. source
- Free cash flow in fiscal 2026 was $811 million compared to $571 million in the prior year, driven primarily by higher cash provided by operating activities partially offset by a $19 million increase in capital expenditures. source
- Operating cash flow for fiscal 2026 increased by 26% to $1.24 billion. source
- Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations for fiscal 2026 was $1,237 million compared to $978 million in the prior year. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | positive | realized | — | Free cash flow in fiscal 2026 was $811 million compared to $571 million in the prior year, driven primarily by higher cash provided by… |
| cash | positive | realized | — | Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations for fiscal 2026 was $1,237 million compared to $978 million in the… |