If you'd invested in News Corp (Class B) (NWS): performance and returns
Looking for News Corp (Class B)'s share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would News Corp (Class B) have returned?
This calculator shows how much News Corp (Class B) stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in News Corp (Class B)
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $922 | -8% |
| 3 years ago | $1,522 | +52% |
| 5 years ago | $1,579 | +58% |
| 10 years ago | $2,010 | +101% |
| since inception (2013) | $1,744 | +74% |
Return by year (News Corp (Class B))
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -5% | $947 (-5%) |
| 2025 | -3% | $922 (-8%) |
| 2024 | +18% | $1,091 (+9%) |
| 2023 | +39% | $1,522 (+52%) |
| 2022 | -18% | $1,247 (+25%) |
| 2021 | +27% | $1,579 (+58%) |
| 2020 | +22% | $1,934 (+93%) |
| 2019 | +26% | $2,429 (+143%) |
| 2018 | -30% | $1,690 (+69%) |
| 2017 | +41% | $2,378 (+138%) |
| 2016 | -15% | $2,010 (+101%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does NWS return?
$1,000 invested in News Corp (Class B) 10 years ago would be worth $2,010 today, i.e. +7%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was NWS's best/worst year?
Best year: 2017 (+41%). Worst year: 2018 (-30%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in NWS since inception be worth?
Since 2013, $1,000 would have become $1,744 (+74%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do News Corp (Class B)'s returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If News Corp (Class B) pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is News Corp (Class B)'s average annual return (ROI)?
News Corp (Class B)'s return on investment is about +7%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.