Monitor for continued buyback activity which could provide modest support to the stock price, though the current pace suggests the $1 billion authorization will take multiple years to fully deploy.
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Executive Summary
News Corp reported daily stock buyback activity on March 18, 2026, purchasing 86,681 Class A shares for $2.11 million and 43,319 Class B shares for $1.18 million. This is part of its ongoing $1 billion share repurchase program authorized in 2025, aimed at enhancing shareholder value.
Key Facts
- News Corp bought back 86,681 Class A shares for $2,108,402.64 on March 18, 2026
- News Corp bought back 43,319 Class B shares for $1,180,854.28 on March 18, 2026
- Total repurchases under the 2025 Repurchase Program amount to approximately $125.4 million
- The company has authorization to repurchase up to $1 billion of its Class A and Class B common stock
- The buybacks were conducted through Goldman Sachs Co. LLC
Financial Impact
Purchased $3.29 million worth of shares on March 18, 2026, as part of a $1 billion authorized program
Risk Factors
- Buybacks reduce cash reserves that could be used for strategic investments or dividends
- If buybacks continue at current pace, the full $1 billion authorization may take several years to complete
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001564708-26-000060 |
| Document: appendix3cclassb20260318.htm | 0001564708-26-000060 |
| Document: nws-20260318.htm | 0001564708-26-000060 |
| Document: 0001564708-26-000060-index-headers.html | 0001564708-26-000060 |
| Document: 0001564708-26-000060-index.html | 0001564708-26-000060 |
| Document: 0001564708-26-000060.txt | 0001564708-26-000060 |
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Oct 26, 2026 1d ago | 8-K | $30.59 | awaiting T+20 | — | $29.97 (−2.03%) |
Oct 23, 2026 4d ago | Institutional Cluster | $30.74 | awaiting T+20 | — | $29.97 (−2.49%) |
Oct 22, 2026 5d ago | 8-K | $30.74 | awaiting T+20 | — | $29.97 (−2.49%) |
Oct 21, 2026 6d ago | 8-K | $31.08 | awaiting T+20 | — | $29.97 (−3.57%) |
Oct 20, 2026 7d ago | 8-K | $30.43 | awaiting T+20 | — | $29.97 (−1.51%) |
Oct 19, 2026 8d ago | 8-K | $30.65 | awaiting T+20 | — | $29.97 (−2.22%) |
Oct 19, 2026 8d ago | 8-K | $30.06 | awaiting T+20 | — | $29.97 (−0.30%) |
Oct 16, 2026 11d ago | 8-K | $30.03 | awaiting T+20 | — | $29.97 (−0.20%) |
Oct 14, 2026 13d ago | 8-K | $30.22 | awaiting T+20 | — | $29.97 (−0.83%) |
Oct 13, 2026 14d ago | 8-K | $29.56 | awaiting T+20 | — | $29.97 (+1.39%) |
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