8-Day Sell-Off Sends News Stock Down -15%
News (NWSA) stock hit day 8 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -15% return. The company has lost about $2.2 Bil in value over the last 8 days, with its current market capitalization at about $15 Bil. The stock remains 3.2% below its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 14.5% for the S&P 500.
NWSA provides content creation and distribution across digital real estate, subscription video, news media, publishing, and data products via multiple media channels and platforms. Is this drop a warning sign or a setup for rebound? Deep dive with Buy or Sell NWSA.
NWSA stock has fallen meaningfully recently and we currently find it unattractive. This may feel like a caution, and there is significant risk in relying on a single stock. However, there is a huge value to a broader diversified approach. Strategic asset allocation and diversification helps you stay invested. Did you know investors who panicked out of the S&P in 2020 lost significant upside that followed? Trefis High Quality Portfolio and Empirical Asset Management’s asset allocation approach are designed to reduce volatility so you can stay the course.
Comparing NWSA Stock Returns With The S&P 500
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The following table summarizes the return for NWSA stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | NWSA | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -2.1% | -0.3% |
| 8D (Current Streak) | -14.7% | 1.1% |
| 1M (21D) | -8.0% | 3.1% |
| 3M (63D) | -10.1% | 7.6% |
| YTD 2025 | -3.2% | 14.5% |
| 2024 | 13.0% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 36.4% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -17.6% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact. Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: NWSA Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 33 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 104 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 17 | 44 |
| 4D | 10 | 34 |
| 5D | 2 | 16 |
| 6D | 3 | 5 |
| 7D or more | 1 | 5 |
| Total >=3 D | 33 | 104 |
Key Financials for News (NWSA)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $8.3 Bil | $8.5 Bil |
| Operating Income | $801.0 Mil | $956.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $266.0 Mil | $1.2 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ3 | 2025 FQ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $2.0 Bil | $2.1 Bil |
| Operating Income | $176.0 Mil | $202.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $103.0 Mil | $743.0 Mil |
The losing streak NWSA stock is currently on doesn’t inspire much confidence among investors. In contrast, Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 – the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.