This is a routine daily buy-back notification with no new information. Monitor quarterly earnings for updates on repurchase pace and any change in capital allocation strategy. The remaining $457M authorization provides ongoing downside support but is not a near-term catalyst.
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Executive Summary
News Corp filed a routine daily buy-back notification with the ASX, disclosing that as of October 20, 2026, it has repurchased approximately $542.9 million of its Class A and Class B common stock under the $1 billion 2025 Repurchase Program. On the previous day, the company bought back 54,641 Class A shares for $1.67 million and 23,784 Class B shares for $0.79 million. This is a routine administrative filing with no new material information.
Key Facts
- News Corp is authorized to repurchase up to $1 billion in aggregate of Class A and Class B common stock under the 2025 Repurchase Program, authorized July 15, 2025.
- As of October 20, 2026, the company has purchased approximately $542,866,726 worth of Class A and Class B shares under the program.
- On October 20, 2026, the company repurchased 54,641 Class A shares for $1,669,550.29 and 23,784 Class B shares for $793,893.27.
- Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is the broker executing the repurchases.
- No ASX-listed CDIs are being repurchased under these programs.
Financial Impact
Approximately $542.9 million of the $1 billion authorization has been deployed, leaving ~$457 million remaining for future repurchases.
Risk Factors
- Repurchase pace may slow if market conditions or cash flow deteriorate.
- Buyback does not offset fundamental business performance — declining revenue or earnings would outweigh any buyback benefit.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001564708-26-000233 |
| Document: appendix3cclassb20261020.htm | 0001564708-26-000233 |
| Document: nws-20261020.htm | 0001564708-26-000233 |
| Document: 0001564708-26-000233-index-headers.html | 0001564708-26-000233 |
| Document: 0001564708-26-000233-index.html | 0001564708-26-000233 |
| Document: 0001564708-26-000233.txt | 0001564708-26-000233 |
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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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