Monitor future buyback filings to track the pace of repurchases and assess management's confidence in the stock. The consistent execution suggests ongoing capital return, but the daily amounts are relatively small compared to the total authorization.
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Executive Summary
News Corp reported daily stock buyback activity for Class A and Class B common stock on March 24, 2026, as part of its $1 billion repurchase program. The company spent $2.09 million on 86,681 Class A shares and $1.17 million on 43,319 Class B shares, bringing the total repurchased under the program to approximately $138.98 million.
Key Facts
- News Corp executed daily stock buybacks on March 24, 2026, for both Class A and Class B common stock
- Purchased 86,681 Class A shares for $2,085,752.89 at prices between $23.78 and $24.22
- Purchased 43,319 Class B shares for $1,173,797.62 at prices between $26.87 and $27.38
- Total repurchases under the $1 billion program reached approximately $138.98 million
- The buyback program was authorized on July 15, 2025, and is intended to enhance shareholder value
Financial Impact
Spent $3.26 million on share repurchases on March 24, 2026, as part of a $1 billion authorization
Risk Factors
- The buyback program could deplete cash reserves if executed rapidly
- Share price could be affected if the company pauses or accelerates repurchases
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001564708-26-000064 |
| Document: appendix3cclassb20260324.htm | 0001564708-26-000064 |
| Document: nws-20260324.htm | 0001564708-26-000064 |
| Document: 0001564708-26-000064-index-headers.html | 0001564708-26-000064 |
| Document: 0001564708-26-000064-index.html | 0001564708-26-000064 |
| Document: 0001564708-26-000064.txt | 0001564708-26-000064 |
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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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