NWSA monthly performance report
View NWSA's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
NWSA monthly report
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Key takeaways
- News Corp (Class A) (NWSA) closed November 2026 at $26.97, down 7.38% for the month and +2.66% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, NWSA is +3.25%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading +0.06% versus its 200-day moving average ($26.95), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, NWSA has underperformed the S&P 500 by −39.49%, with a relative strength index reading of 77.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 61.5% — 24 positive months versus 15 negative months.
News Corp (Class A) ended November 2026 at $26.97, posting a monthly return of −7.38%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −7.20%.
The current quarter stands at −5.86% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +0.06% versus the 200-day moving average ($26.95).
Year-to-date, NWSA is +3.25% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of −7.37%. The stock is currently −14.81% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −27.81%.
| Period | NWSA | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +2.66% | −0.36% | +3.03% |
| 1 Week | +2.20% | +2.59% | −0.40% |
| 1 Month | −7.38% | −0.18% | −7.20% |
| 3 Months | −6.03% | −2.37% | −3.66% |
| 6 Months | +2.74% | +0.83% | +1.91% |
| YTD | +3.25% | +10.62% | −7.37% |
| 12 Months | +2.66% | +12.25% | −9.59% |
| 3 Years | +31.88% | +71.37% | −39.49% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | May 2024 | +14.24% |
| #2 | Aug 2026 | +11.43% |
| #3 | Dec 2023 | +11.39% |
| #4 | Jul 2026 | +10.99% |
| #5 | Feb 2024 | +9.09% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oct 2025 | −13.71% |
| #2 | Feb 2026 | −10.14% |
| #3 | Apr 2024 | −9.09% |
| #4 | Nov 2026 | −7.38% |
| #5 | Sep 2026 | −6.71% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | +3.33% |
| Q4 2025 | −14.95% |
| Q1 2026 | −4.56% |
| Q2 2026 | −0.40% |
| Q3 2026 | +15.38% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | −5.86% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +34.89% |
| 2024 | +12.18% |
| 2025 | −5.16% |
| 2026 | +3.25% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $31.66 (2026-08-27) |
| 52-Week Low | $22.20 (2026-02-09) |
| Current Price | $26.97 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $26.95 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +0.06% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −27.81% (2026-02-12) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −14.81% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 77 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −39.49% |
| RS Peak | 113.9 (Feb 2024) |
| RS Trough | 70.1 (Feb 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was NWSA's return for this report period?
NWSA returned −7.38% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has NWSA outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD NWSA: +3.25% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is NWSA's 12-month return?
+2.66% over the trailing 12 months.
Is NWSA above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +0.06% versus 200DMA ($26.95).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−27.81% on 2026-02-12.