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 September 2026 at $30.19, down 1.69% for the month and +1.55% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, NWSA is +15.58%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.58% YTD.
- The stock is trading +14.81% versus its 200-day moving average ($26.29), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, NWSA has underperformed the S&P 500 by −21.21%, with a relative strength index reading of 89.2.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 64.1% — 25 positive months versus 14 negative months.
News Corp (Class A) ended September 2026 at $30.19, posting a monthly return of −1.69%. The S&P 500 returned −1.69% over the same window, leaving relative performance at 0.00%.
The current quarter stands at +21.59% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +14.81% versus the 200-day moving average ($26.29).
Year-to-date, NWSA is +15.58% against SPY +10.58%, a gap of +5.00%. The stock is currently −4.64% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −27.81%.
| Period | NWSA | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.79% | −0.44% | −0.35% |
| 1 Week | +1.96% | −1.10% | +3.05% |
| 1 Month | −1.69% | −1.69% | 0.00% |
| 3 Months | +17.56% | −0.10% | +17.67% |
| 6 Months | +24.55% | +13.21% | +11.34% |
| YTD | +15.58% | +10.58% | +5.00% |
| 12 Months | +1.55% | +14.25% | −12.70% |
| 3 Years | +48.87% | +70.07% | −21.21% |
| 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 | Sep 2023 | −6.65% |
| #5 | Dec 2024 | −6.17% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +9.18% |
| Q3 2025 | +3.33% |
| Q4 2025 | −14.95% |
| Q1 2026 | −4.56% |
| Q2 2026 | −0.40% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +21.59% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +34.89% |
| 2024 | +12.18% |
| 2025 | −5.16% |
| 2026 | +15.58% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $31.66 (2026-08-27) |
| 52-Week Low | $22.20 (2026-02-09) |
| Current Price | $30.19 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $26.29 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +14.81% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −27.81% (2026-02-12) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −4.64% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 89.2 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −21.21% |
| RS Peak | 117.8 (Feb 2024) |
| RS Trough | 72.6 (Feb 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was NWSA's return for this report period?
NWSA returned −1.69% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-16.
Has NWSA outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD NWSA: +15.58% vs SPY: +10.58%.
What is NWSA's 12-month return?
+1.55% over the trailing 12 months.
Is NWSA above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +14.81% versus 200DMA ($26.29).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−27.81% on 2026-02-12.