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 November 2026 at $29.89, down 5.83% for the month and +0.71% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, NWS is +0.88%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading −1.76% versus its 200-day moving average ($30.43), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, NWS has underperformed the S&P 500 by −31.05%, with a relative strength index reading of 81.9.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 61.5% — 24 positive months versus 15 negative months.
News Corp (Class B) ended November 2026 at $29.89, posting a monthly return of −5.83%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −5.65%.
The current quarter stands at −5.77% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −1.76% versus the 200-day moving average ($30.43).
Year-to-date, NWS is +0.88% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of −9.75%. The stock is currently −16.41% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −27.07%.
| Period | NWS | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +2.47% | −0.36% | +2.83% |
| 1 Week | +3.21% | +2.59% | +0.62% |
| 1 Month | −5.83% | −0.18% | −5.65% |
| 3 Months | −8.54% | −2.37% | −6.17% |
| 6 Months | −0.63% | +0.83% | −1.46% |
| YTD | +0.88% | +10.62% | −9.75% |
| 12 Months | +0.71% | +12.25% | −11.54% |
| 3 Years | +40.33% | +71.37% | −31.05% |
| 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 | Sep 2026 | −7.82% |
| #5 | Mar 2025 | −5.92% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | +0.70% |
| Q4 2025 | −14.24% |
| Q1 2026 | −3.78% |
| Q2 2026 | −1.58% |
| Q3 2026 | +13.04% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | −5.77% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +39.48% |
| 2024 | +18.31% |
| 2025 | −2.63% |
| 2026 | +0.88% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $35.76 (2026-08-27) |
| 52-Week Low | $25.49 (2026-02-13) |
| Current Price | $29.89 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $30.43 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −1.76% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −27.07% (2026-02-06) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −16.41% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 81.9 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −31.05% |
| RS Peak | 120.3 (May 2025) |
| RS Trough | 76.8 (Feb 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was NWS's return for this report period?
NWS returned −5.83% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has NWS outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD NWS: +0.88% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is NWS's 12-month return?
+0.71% over the trailing 12 months.
Is NWS above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −1.76% versus 200DMA ($30.43).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−27.07% on 2026-02-06.