Monitor future buyback filings to track the pace of repurchases and potential impact on shares outstanding. The company has significant remaining authorization ($927.7 million) which could continue to support the stock price over time.
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Executive Summary
News Corp reported daily stock buyback activity under its $1 billion repurchase program, purchasing 93,349 Class A shares for $2.16 million and 46,651 Class B shares for $1.22 million on February 24, 2026. The company has spent approximately $72.27 million of the authorized amount to date.
Key Facts
- News Corp repurchased 93,349 Class A shares for $2,164,884.66 on February 24, 2026
- News Corp repurchased 46,651 Class B shares for $1,215,962.98 on February 24, 2026
- The company has a $1 billion stock repurchase authorization approved on July 15, 2025
- To date, approximately $72,268,199 has been used under the repurchase program
- Goldman Sachs Co. LLC is executing the buybacks on behalf of the company
Financial Impact
Approximately $3.38 million spent on buybacks on February 24, 2026, bringing total program spending to $72.27 million of the $1 billion authorization
Risk Factors
- The buyback program could deplete cash reserves needed for other strategic initiatives
- If the company slows or terminates the buyback program, it could negatively impact investor sentiment
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001564708-26-000041 |
| Document: appendix3cclassb20260224.htm | 0001564708-26-000041 |
| Document: nws-20260224.htm | 0001564708-26-000041 |
| Document: 0001564708-26-000041-index-headers.html | 0001564708-26-000041 |
| Document: 0001564708-26-000041-index.html | 0001564708-26-000041 |
| Document: 0001564708-26-000041.txt | 0001564708-26-000041 |
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Oct 26, 2026 1d ago | 8-K | $30.60 | awaiting T+20 | — | $30.59 (−0.02%) |
Oct 23, 2026 3d ago | Institutional Cluster | $30.74 | awaiting T+20 | — | $30.59 (−0.47%) |
Oct 22, 2026 4d ago | 8-K | $30.74 | awaiting T+20 | — | $30.59 (−0.47%) |
Oct 21, 2026 5d ago | 8-K | $31.08 | awaiting T+20 | — | $30.59 (−1.58%) |
Oct 20, 2026 6d ago | 8-K | $30.43 | awaiting T+20 | — | $30.59 (+0.53%) |
Oct 19, 2026 7d ago | 8-K | $30.65 | awaiting T+20 | — | $30.59 (−0.20%) |
Oct 19, 2026 8d ago | 8-K | $30.06 | awaiting T+20 | — | $30.59 (+1.76%) |
Oct 16, 2026 11d ago | 8-K | $30.03 | awaiting T+20 | — | $30.59 (+1.86%) |
Oct 14, 2026 12d ago | 8-K | $30.22 | awaiting T+20 | — | $30.59 (+1.22%) |
Oct 13, 2026 13d ago | 8-K | $29.56 | awaiting T+20 | — | $30.59 (+3.48%) |
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