Fox Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
Fox's CEO is Lachlan Murdoch, appointed in Oct 2018, has a tenure of 7.58 years. total yearly compensation is $32.98M, comprised of 9.1% salary and 90.9% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 20.37% of the company’s shares, worth $5.12B. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 6.4 years and 6 years respectively.
Key information
Lachlan Murdoch
Chief executive officer
US$33.0m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 9.10% |
| CEO tenure | 7.6yrs |
| CEO ownership | 20.4% |
| Management average tenure | 6.4yrs |
| Board average tenure | 6yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
FOXA: World Cup And Election Advertising Will Offset Higher NFL Rights Costs
Analysts have trimmed their aggregate price target on Fox, with several recent cuts from BofA, Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs and Barclays. These changes reflect higher perceived risk around upcoming NFL rights costs and mixed views on advertising and sports betting upside.FOXA: World Cup And Election Advertising Will Support NFL Rights Renewal Risk
Fox's analyst price target has been trimmed by less than $1 as analysts weigh downside risk tied to the upcoming NFL rights renewal against mixed recent revisions across Wall Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Fox highlights a split view, with some firms focusing on content and advertising opportunities while others emphasize earnings risk tied to upcoming sports rights negotiations.FOXA: World Cup And Election Advertising Will Counter Higher NFL Rights Costs
The updated analyst price target for Fox has edged lower by a few dollars, reflecting a mix of reduced targets tied to concerns around upcoming NFL rights costs and recent downgrades, partially offset by fresh upgrades that point to advertising catalysts and sports betting opportunities. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Fox highlights a split view, with some firms cutting ratings and targets around NFL rights risk while others see the recent share pullback as an entry point supported by advertising and sports betting themes.FOXA: World Cup And Election Advertising Will Offset NFL Rights Renewal Risk
Analysts have reduced their implied fair value for Fox from about $74.94 to $71.76. They attribute this to a combination of lower long-term margin assumptions and higher perceived risk around upcoming sports rights renewals, even as some firms still point to advertising and sports betting tie-ins as potential offsets.FOXA: World Cup And Election Advertising Should Support Measured Upside Potential
Analysts have nudged their average price target for Fox higher to $64, citing the recent share price pullback, upcoming FIFA World Cup and U.S. mid-term election advertising catalysts, and the potential value of integrating sports betting data with the company's sports programming portfolio. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Fox reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms adjusting their price targets and at least one downgrade in the group.Fox (NASDAQ:FOXA) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.28
Feb 13
FOXA: Share Repurchases And Disciplined Margins Will Support Measured Upside Outlook
Analysts have lifted their price targets on Fox, and this is reflected in our fair value estimate moving from about $73.22 to $74.94. They are factoring in higher assumed revenue growth, a slightly stronger profit margin outlook, modestly lower discount rates, and a recalibration of future P/E expectations following a mix of target hikes and cuts across major firms.FOXA: Advertising Momentum And Moderating Subscriber Losses Will Support Measured Outlook
Analysts have lifted their average price targets on Fox, with recent increases such as US$55 to US$66, US$70 to US$75, US$74 to US$79, and a fresh US$97 target, reflecting confidence in the latest earnings beats, resilient advertising trends, and moderating subscriber declines. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are generally pointing to Fox's recent earnings outperformance, advertising strength, and moderating subscriber trends as key supports for higher valuation targets.FOXA: Advertising Momentum And Easing Subscriber Losses Will Support Balanced Outlook
Analysts have nudged our Fox price target slightly higher to US$73.22, reflecting raised Street targets into the mid US$60s to high US$90s range and citing robust advertising trends, moderating subscriber declines, and recent earnings beats as key supports. Analyst Commentary Street research on Fox has turned more constructive, with several firms lifting price targets and a couple of upgrades into more positive rating buckets.FOXA: The Main Street Sports Group Challenge Presents Opportunity
Jan 09FOXA: Advertising And Distribution Strength Will Support Balanced Future Risk Reward Profile
Analysts have nudged our Fox price target higher, with fair value rising about $1.70 to roughly $73 per share as they factor in stronger advertising and distribution trends, modestly better revenue growth and margins, and a slightly richer future earnings multiple supported by a series of target hikes and rating upgrades across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has turned more constructive on Fox, with multiple bullish analysts lifting price targets into the mid to high $60s and beyond and shifting ratings higher as they recalibrate expectations for advertising, distribution, and free cash flow.FOXA: Advertising And Distribution Momentum Will Support Measured Future Share Price Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target on Fox, citing a series of estimate revisions that reflect stronger than expected advertising and distribution momentum, robust Q1 earnings beats across key metrics, and improving free cash flow and subscriber trends. Collectively, these factors support a valuation increase of several dollars per share toward the mid to high $60s and beyond.FOXA: Advertising Strength And Streaming Initiatives Will Drive Near-Term Share Price Momentum
Fox's analyst price target has been raised modestly from $70.50 to $71.53 per share. Analysts cite stronger-than-expected advertising and distribution revenue growth, robust recent earnings performance, and moderating subscriber declines as key drivers behind the upward revision.FOXA: Future Earnings Will Depend On Sustaining Advertising And Audience Strength
Fox's analyst price target has increased from $62.97 to $70.50, reflecting analysts' confidence in the company's strong recent earnings beats, robust advertising momentum, and improved outlook on key revenue drivers. Analyst Commentary Following Fox's recent earnings results, several analysts have provided updated perspectives on the outlook for the company.Fox Corporation Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Nov 02Shifting Consumer Trends Will Undermine Legacy TV Appeal
Fox’s analyst price target was recently increased from $62 to $68 per share. Analysts cite robust advertising momentum, consistent live sports ratings strength, and improved governance visibility as key drivers behind the upward revision.Shifting Consumer Trends Will Undermine Legacy TV Appeal
Fox’s price target was modestly raised to $61.64 as strong live sports advertising, improved free cash flow projections, governance clarity following the Murdoch Family Trust resolution, and an expanded $5B buyback authorization enhanced analyst confidence. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite steady ratings strength and advertising momentum for live sports content, supporting a positive outlook on Fox.Shifting Consumer Trends Will Undermine Legacy TV Appeal
Despite strong Q4 results, robust advertising at Cable Networks and TV, increased share repurchase authorization, and anticipated catalysts like the FOX One streaming launch, analysts maintained their fair value estimate for Fox at $60.47. Analyst Commentary Strong Q4 results exceeded expectations, underpinned by robust advertising revenue at both Cable Networks and TV segments.Fox Corporation's (NASDAQ:FOXA) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 79% Above Its Share Price
Jul 28Here's Why We Think Fox (NASDAQ:FOXA) Is Well Worth Watching
Jul 14Here's What To Make Of Fox's (NASDAQ:FOXA) Decelerating Rates Of Return
Jun 22Fox: Murdoch's Move On Fan Duel Option Is A Game Changer For Both Stocks
Sep 182024-2025 Might Be The Time To Get Out Of Fox (Rating Downgrade)
Sep 02CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$2b |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$2b |
| Jun 30 2025 | US$33m | US$3m | US$2b |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$2b |
| Dec 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$2b |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$2b |
| Jun 30 2024 | US$24m | US$3m | US$2b |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$2b |
| Dec 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$837m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Jun 30 2023 | US$22m | US$3m | US$1b |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Dec 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$2b |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Jun 30 2022 | US$22m | US$3m | US$1b |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Dec 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$2b |
| Jun 30 2021 | US$28m | US$2m | US$2b |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$2b |
| Dec 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$2b |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$2b |
| Jun 30 2020 | US$29m | US$3m | US$999m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Dec 31 2019 | n/a | n/a | US$2b |
| Sep 30 2019 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Jun 30 2019 | US$42m | US$3m | US$2b |
Compensation vs Market: Lachlan's total compensation ($USD32.98M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD14.58M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Lachlan's compensation has increased by more than 20% whilst company earnings have fallen more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
Lachlan Murdoch (54 yo)
7.6yrs
Tenure
US$32,980,954
Compensation
Mr. Lachlan Keith Murdoch serves as Chairman of the Board at News Corporation from November 15, 2023. He was Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at TFCF Corporation (formerly known as Twenty-First...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Chairman & CEO | 7.6yrs | US$32.98m | 20.37% $ 5.1b | |
| President & COO | 7.6yrs | US$15.28m | 0.11% $ 28.3m | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 7.6yrs | US$10.32m | 0.042% $ 10.7m | |
| Chief Legal & Policy Officer | 2.4yrs | US$10.36m | 0.0085% $ 2.1m | |
| Executive VP & Chief Investor Relations Officer | 3.9yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive VP of Litigation | 5.2yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Communications Officer & Executive VP | 4.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| President of Advertising Sales | 2.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive VP & Chief Human Resources Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Digital & Marketing Officer of FOX News Media | 6.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive Vice President of Technology & Digital | 6.6yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive Vice President of Revenue Management & Strategy | 6.4yrs | no data | no data |
6.4yrs
Average Tenure
56yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: FOXA's management team is seasoned and experienced (6.4 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Chairman & CEO | 7.3yrs | US$32.98m | 20.37% $ 5.1b | |
| Chairman Emeritus | 2.5yrs | US$24.30m | 0.27% $ 68.5m | |
| Lead Independent Director | 7.2yrs | US$354.96k | 0.058% $ 14.5m | |
| Independent Director | 7.2yrs | US$378.04k | 0.0049% $ 1.2m | |
| Independent Director | 2.5yrs | US$354.96k | no data | |
| Independent Director | 4.9yrs | US$374.96k | 0.00053% $ 133.1k | |
| Independent Director | 7.2yrs | US$368.04k | 0% $ 0 | |
| Independent Director | 2.5yrs | US$334.96k | no data |
6.0yrs
Average Tenure
64.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: FOXA's board of directors are considered experienced (6 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/05 12:25 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/05 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Fox Corporation is covered by 36 analysts. 16 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Andrew Charles Beale | Arete Research Services LLP |
| Pierre-Marie D'Ornano | Arete Research Services LLP |
| Joseph Bonner | Argus Research Company |