This is a routine compliance filing with no new information. Monitor the company's quarterly earnings for updates on remaining buyback capacity and capital allocation priorities.
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Executive Summary
News Corp filed an 8-K to disclose daily buy-back notifications provided to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) under its existing $1 billion stock repurchase program. The exhibits show that on October 28, 2026, the company repurchased 58,482 Class A shares for $1.76 million and 25,457 Class B shares for $0.84 million, bringing total program spend to approximately $557.8 million. This is a routine administrative filing with no new financial or strategic information.
Key Facts
- News Corp has an authorized $1 billion stock repurchase program (2025 Repurchase Program) covering Class A and Class B common stock.
- As of October 28, 2026, the company had purchased approximately $557.8 million worth of shares under the program.
- On October 28, 2026, the company repurchased 58,482 Class A shares for $1,759,512.84 and 25,457 Class B shares for $838,785.24.
- The filing is a routine daily buy-back notification required by ASX listing rules.
- No ASX-listed CDIs are being repurchased under these programs.
Financial Impact
Cumulative repurchases of approximately $557.8 million against a $1 billion authorization; daily activity of $2.6 million on October 28, 2026.
Risk Factors
- No material risks identified in this filing.
Investment Themes
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001564708-26-000239 |
| Document: appendix3cclassb20261028.htm | 0001564708-26-000239 |
| Document: nws-20261028.htm | 0001564708-26-000239 |
| Document: 0001564708-26-000239-index-headers.html | 0001564708-26-000239 |
| Document: 0001564708-26-000239-index.html | 0001564708-26-000239 |
| Document: 0001564708-26-000239.txt | 0001564708-26-000239 |
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Nov 4, 2026 today | 8-K | $28.88 | awaiting T+20 | awaiting T+20 | $29.46 (+2.02%) |
Nov 2, 2026 2d ago | 8-K | $29.46 | awaiting T+20 | awaiting T+20 | $29.46 (−0.00%) |
Nov 2, 2026 2d ago | 8-K | $29.69 | awaiting T+20 | awaiting T+20 | $29.46 (−0.77%) |
Oct 30, 2026 5d ago | SC 13G | $29.12 | awaiting T+20 | awaiting T+20 | $29.46 (+1.17%) |
Oct 29, 2026 6d ago | 8-K | $29.12 | awaiting T+20 | awaiting T+20 | $29.46 (+1.17%) |
Oct 28, 2026 7d ago | 8-K | $29.45 | awaiting T+20 | awaiting T+20 | $29.46 (+0.03%) |
Oct 27, 2026 8d ago | 8-K | $29.31 | awaiting T+20 | awaiting T+20 | $29.46 (+0.51%) |
Oct 26, 2026 9d ago | 8-K | $29.97 | awaiting T+20 | awaiting T+20 | $29.46 (−1.69%) |
Oct 26, 2026 9d ago | 8-K | $30.59 | awaiting T+20 | awaiting T+20 | $29.46 (−3.69%) |
Oct 23, 2026 12d ago | Institutional Cluster | $30.74 | awaiting T+20 | awaiting T+20 | $29.46 (−4.15%) |
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