
HarperCollins Publishers is the book publishing brand of News Corp (NASDAQ: NWSA), one of the largest trade publishers in the world. Formed from News Corporation's 1987 purchase of Harper and Row and its 1990 merger with William Collins, it generated $2.15 billion in FY2025 revenue.
| Brand | Parent Company | Ownership Type |
|---|---|---|
| HarperCollins | News Corp | Wholly owned |
News Corporation bought Harper and Row in 1987 and merged it with British publisher William Collins in 1990 to form HarperCollins, uniting two publishing houses founded in the early nineteenth century.
The company added Thomas Nelson and Zondervan in Christian publishing, Harlequin in 2014 for $455 million, and Houghton Mifflin trade books in 2022, building a portfolio spanning general fiction, romance, children's, and faith titles.
FY2025 was HarperCollins's second-best revenue year at $2.15 billion, with growth in audiobooks through an expanded Spotify partnership and bestsellers including the Wicked tie-in program.
What does News Corp own?
News Corp owns a portfolio of approximately 20 media and information brands across four segments. The Dow Jones segment includes The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, MarketWatch, Investor's Business Daily, and Factiva. Digital Real Estate Services includes REA Group in Australia and Realtor.com in the United States. Book Publishing operates HarperCollins globally. News Media includes The Times, The Sun, The Australian, the New York Post, and other newspapers in Australia, the UK, and the US.
Is News Corp publicly traded?
Yes, News Corp is publicly traded on NASDAQ under tickers NWSA (Class A) and NWS (Class B). The company has been listed since its spin-off from the original News Corporation in June 2013. Class A shares carry one vote per share, while Class B shares carry ten votes per share, giving the Murdoch family effective voting control.
Who founded News Corp?
News Corp was created in 2013 as a spin-off from the original News Corporation, which was founded by Rupert Murdoch. Murdoch built the original News Corporation over six decades, starting with a single newspaper in Adelaide, Australia, inherited from his father in 1952. The 2013 split separated the publishing and information assets (News Corp) from the entertainment assets (21st Century Fox).
Where is News Corp headquartered?
News Corp is headquartered in New York City, New York, USA. The company's corporate offices are located in Manhattan, where executive leadership, corporate finance, and centralized functions are based. Major operational hubs also exist in London and Melbourne.
How many brands does News Corp own?
News Corp owns approximately 20 notable media and information brands across its four segments. The most prominent include The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, HarperCollins, REA Group, Realtor.com, The Times, The Sun, The Australian, and the New York Post.
Who owns News Corp?
News Corp is publicly traded, but the Murdoch family controls the company through a dual-class share structure. LGC Holdco, a company owned by trusts benefiting Lachlan Murdoch and his younger sisters, holds approximately 33.1% of Class B common stock with ten votes per share. Voting control rests solely with Lachlan Murdoch. Institutional investors hold the majority of Class A shares. Rupert Murdoch serves as Chairman Emeritus.
What is News Corp's revenue?
News Corp reported fiscal 2025 revenue of $8.45 billion, a 2% increase from $8.25 billion in fiscal 2024. Net income from continuing operations was $648 million, up 71% year over year. Total Segment EBITDA reached a record $1.42 billion. The company's fiscal year ends June 30.
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