NWS · 8-K · 20260805PR000171

Book Publishing Sales Growth

NEWS CORP · 2026-08-05 · Importance 48 · Surprise 40 · In source text

Book Publishing fourth-quarter revenue increased 15% to $566 million, supported by higher physical and digital book sales. Growth was strongest in General Books, the U.K., and Children’s Publishing, while digital sales increased 12% on higher audiobook and e-book sales. Digital sales represented 24% of consumer revenue, and the strong frontlist reduced backlist sales to approximately 60% of consumer revenue. Fiscal-year growth included strong performance from Rachel Reid’s Game Changers titles and Christian Publishing.

Key facts

• Fiscal 2025 Book Publishing Consumer (annual): $2,047; Fiscal 2026: $2,185; FX impact: $28; Fiscal 2026 constant currency: $2,157; % Change - reported: 7%; % Change - constant currency: 5% source
• Fiscal 2025 Total Book Publishing segment revenues (annual): $2,149; Fiscal 2026: $2,288; FX impact: $28; Fiscal 2026 constant currency: $2,260; % Change - reported: 6%; % Change - constant currency: 5% source
• Book Publishing fourth quarter revenues increased $72 million, or 15%, compared to the prior year. source
• Full year Book Publishing revenues increased $139 million, or 6%, compared to the prior year, including a $31 million impact from recent acquisitions. source
• Book Publishing delivered 15% revenue growth for the quarter. source
• Book Publishing digital sales increased 12% in the quarter and represented 24% of consumer revenues for the quarter compared to 25% for the prior year period. source
• Fiscal 2025 Book Publishing Other (annual): $102; Fiscal 2026: $103; FX impact: —; Fiscal 2026 constant currency: $103; % Change - reported: 1%; % Change - constant currency: 1% source

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