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NEC Stock Chart & Stats
AU$1.11
-AU$0.01(-0.76%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$1.11
-AU$0.01(-0.76%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.84 - AU$1.90
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.91M
Average Volume (3M)7.76M
Market Cap
AU$1.55B
Enterprise ValueAU$1.88K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$158.55M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$511.09M
Price to Earnings (P/E)346.4
Beta0.86
Next Earnings
Aug 26, 2026EPS Estimate
0.03Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield60.86%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)<0.01
Shares Outstanding1,585,762,100
10 Day Avg. Volume5,600,448
30 Day Avg. Volume7,761,384
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-5.51
Price to Book (P/B)1.64
Price to Sales (P/S)0.96
P/FCF Ratio7.28
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$1.13Price Target Upside2.25% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.1
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$2.54B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash Generation & FCF GrowthSustained free cash flow growth (FCF +27.44%) and an operating-cash-to-net-income ratio of 3.79 indicate durable cash conversion. This strengthens ability to fund dividends, pay down debt, execute M&A and absorb cyclical ad shocks without eroding strategic investments over the next 2–6 months.
Scale And Diversified Subscription AssetsStrong streaming and publishing subscription momentum (record Stan EBITDA, revenue growth and masthead digital subscriber gains) underpins recurring revenue. Diversified mix across subscription, publishing and marketplaces reduces sole reliance on advertising and supports more predictable cashflow and margin resilience.
Cost-savings And Synergy DeliveryA multi-year $160m cost program with material savings already delivered and incremental cuts planned structurally lowers the company's cost base. Realized and recurring cost reductions should lift EBITDA margins, improve cash conversion and help de-lever post-M&A, sustaining profitability improvements.
Bears Say
Advertising Cyclicality And TV Revenue DeclineA persistent weak advertising market (Total TV revenue -14%) exposes core free-to-air economics to cyclical downside. As advertising funds large parts of broadcast and digital inventory, prolonged softness can reduce cashflow, constrain content investment and limit margin recovery despite cost cuts.
BVOD / 9Now Monetization LagAudience growth without matching monetization (9Now revenue down materially) signals structural challenges converting streaming scale into advertiser or subscription dollars. Persistent programmatic timing lags and pricing pressure could cap BVOD ARPU and delay streaming profitability improvements.
Regulatory And Local Content Cost RiskPotential regulatory changes and tighter local-content rules could raise content acquisition or production costs and alter competitive dynamics. Such structural policy shifts may increase operating expense and reduce streaming margins or force higher investment to comply, affecting medium-term profitability.
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$1.90 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$1.55B.
When is Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 26, 2026 which is in 34 days.
How were Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited released its earnings results on Feb 23, 2026. The company reported AU$0.56 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$0.051 by AU$0.509.
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 Notavailable dividend of AU$0.045 which represents an annual dividend yield of 60.86%. 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 0.03.
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$0.56 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$0.051. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.494%.
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$1.13 (2.25% Upside)
AU$1.13 (2.25% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:NEC Sentiment 89%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
43.87%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
60.86%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-28.68%
Trailing 12-Months
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$1.13
▲(2.25% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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