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NEC Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.98
<AU$0.01(0.53%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$0.98
<AU$0.01(0.53%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.84 - AU$1.74
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.45M
Average Volume (3M)5.81M
Market Cap
AU$1.45B
Enterprise ValueAU$2.98K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$92.39M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$1.67B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.97
Next Earnings
Feb 24, 2027EPS Estimate
0.05Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield64.52%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.26
Shares Outstanding1,585,762,100
10 Day Avg. Volume10,531,651
30 Day Avg. Volume5,810,210
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)1.19
Price to Sales (P/S)0.64
P/FCF Ratio10.73
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$1.23Price Target Upside26.02% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.09
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$2.48B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Growth In Streaming, Outdoor And Digital PublishingNine is shifting toward diversified businesses with stronger growth prospects, including Stan, QMS outdoor advertising and digital publishing. Their increasing contribution should reduce reliance on traditional television and improve the quality and resilience of earnings over time.
Recurring Subscription And Marketplace MomentumStrong growth across Stan, digital subscriptions and Drive indicates effective monetisation of owned audiences and platforms. Recurring subscriptions and marketplace activity can support more durable revenue than cyclical advertising, while improving engagement expands future commercial opportunities.
Positive Cash Generation And Sustained Cost SavingsPositive operating and free cash flow provide internal funding capacity despite earnings pressure. At the same time, the cost-out program is ahead of schedule and expected to exceed its prior target, supporting margins and helping offset structural pressure in legacy operations.
Bears Say
Sharp Deterioration In Revenue And ProfitabilityThe latest results show weakening demand and materially poorer earnings quality, with the company moving from several years of positive net margins to a substantial loss. Sustained margin pressure could constrain reinvestment and reduce financial flexibility across the portfolio.
Higher Leverage Reduces Balance-sheet FlexibilityDebt has increased substantially while equity and profitability have weakened, leaving Nine with a smaller cushion against operating volatility. Although leverage is not extreme, elevated obligations can limit strategic flexibility and increase the importance of consistent cash generation.
Structural Pressure On Broadcast Television MonetisationBroadcast television remains a significant earnings contributor but faces sustained advertising-market contraction and audience fragmentation. This pressure can weaken pricing and utilisation of inventory, while the $434m Total TV impairment signals lower long-term economic value for legacy assets.
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited News
NEC FAQ
What was Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited lowest share price was AU$0.83 and its highest was AU$1.74 in the past 12 months.
What is Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited’s market cap?
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited’s market cap is AU$1.45B.
When is Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 24, 2027 which is in 170 days.
How were Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited released its earnings results on Aug 25, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.003 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.023 by -AU$0.026.
Is Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited pay dividends?
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.03 which represents an annual dividend yield of 64.52%. See more information on Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited dividends here
What is Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited’s EPS estimate?
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited’s EPS estimate is 0.05.
How many shares outstanding does Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited have?
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited has 1,585,762,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited reported an EPS of -AU$0.003 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.023. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.179%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:NEC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$1.23 (26.02% Upside)
AU$1.23 (26.02% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:NEC Sentiment 83%
Sector Average 55%
Sector Average 55%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-17.64%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
64.52%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-7.56%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited, established in 1956 and based in North Sydney, Australia, is a diversified media enterprise that produces and broadcasts content across various platforms within Australia, including free-to-air television, on-demand video services, and major city radio networks. The company's operations are divided into Broadcasting, Digital and Publishing, Domain Group, and Stan. Its television portfolio features channels like 9Network, Channel 9, 9Gem, 9Go!, 9Life, and 9Rush, complemented by the 9Now streaming service. In radio, it manages prominent stations such as 2GB, 3AW, 4BC, and 6PR. Beyond broadcast, Nine is a significant publisher, issuing newspapers, news-inserted magazines, digital content, and organizing events. Its digital footprint includes nine.com.au, offering a blend of news, lifestyle, sports, and entertainment. Renowned mastheads like The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and The Australian Financial Review fall under its publishing arm, alongside Brisbane Times, WAtoday, The Sun-Herald, and The Sunday Age. Additionally, the company provides real estate media and technology solutions.
NEC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$1.23
▲(26.02% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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