NWS monthly performance report
Explore NWS's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
NWS monthly report
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Key takeaways
- News Corp (Class B) (NWS) closed September 2026 at $33.44, down 2.82% for the month and +1.95% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, NWS is +12.86%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.58% YTD.
- The stock is trading +11.73% versus its 200-day moving average ($29.93), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, NWS has underperformed the S&P 500 by −10.68%, with a relative strength index reading of 95.4.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 64.1% — 25 positive months versus 14 negative months.
News Corp (Class B) ended September 2026 at $33.44, posting a monthly return of −2.82%. The S&P 500 returned −1.69% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −1.12%.
The current quarter stands at +19.17% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +11.73% versus the 200-day moving average ($29.93).
Year-to-date, NWS is +12.86% against SPY +10.58%, a gap of +2.28%. The stock is currently −6.49% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −27.07%.
| Period | NWS | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.01% | −0.44% | −0.57% |
| 1 Week | +1.09% | −1.10% | +2.18% |
| 1 Month | −2.82% | −1.69% | −1.12% |
| 3 Months | +14.29% | −0.10% | +14.39% |
| 6 Months | +21.91% | +13.21% | +8.70% |
| YTD | +12.86% | +10.58% | +2.28% |
| 12 Months | +1.95% | +14.25% | −12.30% |
| 3 Years | +59.39% | +70.07% | −10.68% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | May 2024 | +13.61% |
| #2 | Dec 2023 | +11.63% |
| #3 | Jul 2026 | +11.44% |
| #4 | Nov 2024 | +10.50% |
| #5 | Aug 2026 | +10.04% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2026 | −13.89% |
| #2 | Oct 2025 | −11.81% |
| #3 | Apr 2024 | −9.31% |
| #4 | Mar 2025 | −5.92% |
| #5 | Jun 2026 | −5.90% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +12.97% |
| Q3 2025 | +0.70% |
| Q4 2025 | −14.24% |
| Q1 2026 | −3.78% |
| Q2 2026 | −1.58% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +19.17% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +39.48% |
| 2024 | +18.31% |
| 2025 | −2.63% |
| 2026 | +12.86% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $35.76 (2026-08-27) |
| 52-Week Low | $25.49 (2026-02-13) |
| Current Price | $33.44 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $29.93 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +11.73% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −27.07% (2026-02-06) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −6.49% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 95.4 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −10.68% |
| RS Peak | 125.2 (May 2025) |
| RS Trough | 79.9 (Feb 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was NWS's return for this report period?
NWS returned −2.82% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-16.
Has NWS outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD NWS: +12.86% vs SPY: +10.58%.
What is NWS's 12-month return?
+1.95% over the trailing 12 months.
Is NWS above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +11.73% versus 200DMA ($29.93).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−27.07% on 2026-02-06.