Rating Change
Raymond James analysts initiated coverage on News Corporation (NASDAQ:NWS) with a rating of Outperform on October 20, 2026.
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Raymond James Initiates Coverage on News Corporation (NWS) with Outperform
Raymond James analysts initiated coverage on News Corporation (NASDAQ:NWS) with a rating of Outperform on October 20, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
News Corporation (NASDAQ:NWS) · new coverage
- Firm
- Raymond James
- Rating
- Outperform
- Price at event
- $33.32
- Market capitalization
- $16.5B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Raymond James initiated Outperform coverage on News Corporation (NWS) on October 20, 2026, with the stock trading at $33.32 and a market cap of $16.5 billion.
Market Context
News Corporation operates in the Communication Services sector. The stock currently trades at $33.32 with a market capitalization of $16.5B. The stock has gained 24.7% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst coverage from Raymond James provides professional research and price targets that many institutional investors reference when making allocation decisions. The consensus of analyst opinions — along with the range of price targets — helps frame market expectations for News Corporation.
Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for News Corporation
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 9 Buy, 1 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | Raymond James | Outperform | N/A |
| Aug 21, 2026 | JP Morgan | Overweight | N/A |
| May 13, 2026 | Citigroup | Buy | N/A |
| May 11, 2026 | Macquarie | Outperform | N/A |
| Feb 09, 2026 | Citigroup | Buy | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View NWS Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Outperform rating mean for NWS?
A rating of Outperform from Raymond James reflects the analyst's outlook on News Corporation (NASDAQ:NWS). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the NWS forecast page.
