Monitor the pace of share repurchases under the $1 billion program, as continued buybacks could provide modest support to the stock price over time, though this single day's activity is routine and not materially impactful.
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Executive Summary
News Corp reported daily stock buyback activity on March 5, 2026, purchasing 86,681 Class A shares for $2.11 million and 43,319 Class B shares for $1.17 million, as part of its $1 billion repurchase program. This routine buyback activity is intended to enhance shareholder value.
Key Facts
- News Corp repurchased 86,681 Class A shares for $2,111,245.78 on March 5, 2026
- News Corp repurchased 43,319 Class B shares for $1,169,249.12 on March 5, 2026
- These purchases are part of a $1 billion share repurchase program authorized in 2025
- Total amount spent on repurchases under this program to date is approximately $95.4 million
- The buybacks were conducted through Goldman Sachs Co. LLC
Financial Impact
Approximately $3.28 million spent on share repurchases on March 5, 2026, as part of a $1 billion program
Risk Factors
- The company may not complete the full $1 billion repurchase program
- Share repurchases reduce cash reserves that could be used for other strategic purposes
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001564708-26-000048 |
| Document: appendix3cclassb20260305.htm | 0001564708-26-000048 |
| Document: nws-20260305.htm | 0001564708-26-000048 |
| Document: 0001564708-26-000048-index-headers.html | 0001564708-26-000048 |
| Document: 0001564708-26-000048-index.html | 0001564708-26-000048 |
| Document: 0001564708-26-000048.txt | 0001564708-26-000048 |
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Oct 26, 2026 1d ago | 8-K | $30.62 | awaiting T+20 | — | $29.97 (−2.12%) |
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%) |
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