NWS monthly performance report
Monthly NWS research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
NWS monthly report
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Key takeaways
- News Corp (Class B) (NWS) closed August 2026 at $33.13, up 5.95% for the month and −1.25% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, NWS is +11.81%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +12.80% versus its 200-day moving average ($29.37), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, NWS has underperformed the S&P 500 by −9.08%, with a relative strength index reading of 94.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 66.7% — 26 positive months versus 13 negative months.
News Corp (Class B) ended August 2026 at $33.13, posting a monthly return of +5.95%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +2.90%.
The current quarter stands at +16.11% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +12.80% versus the 200-day moving average ($29.37).
Year-to-date, NWS is +11.81% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −1.07%. The stock is currently −6.89% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −27.07%.
| Period | NWS | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +1.25% | −0.20% | +1.45% |
| 1 Week | +4.15% | +3.90% | +0.24% |
| 1 Month | +5.95% | +3.05% | +2.90% |
| 3 Months | +8.69% | +7.11% | +1.58% |
| 6 Months |