Monitor quarterly filings for the pace of remaining buy-back execution; the program has been active for over a year with roughly half the authorization used, suggesting a measured approach.
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Executive Summary
News Corp filed a routine daily buy-back notification with the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) for its $1 billion stock repurchase program. As of September 25, 2026, the company had repurchased approximately $498.9 million in aggregate of Class A and Class B common stock under the program, with $1.77 million in Class A and $0.86 million in Class B shares bought back on that day alone. This is a routine administrative filing with no material new information for shareholders.
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.
- As of September 25, 2026, the company had purchased approximately $498,931,469 worth of Class A and Class B shares under the program.
- On September 25, 2026, the company bought back 62,323 Class A shares for $1,771,780.57 and 27,128 Class B shares for $857,421.13.
- Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is the broker executing the on-market buy-backs.
- The buy-back does not require security holder approval and has no restrictions on foreign participation.
Financial Impact
Approximately $498.9 million of the $1 billion authorization has been utilized, leaving about $501.1 million remaining for future repurchases.
Risk Factors
- Buy-back pace may slow if market conditions or the company's stock price change materially.
- The program is discretionary and subject to market conditions, securities laws, and alternative investment opportunities.
Investment Themes
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001564708-26-000210 |
| Document: appendix3cclassb20260925.htm | 0001564708-26-000210 |
| Document: nws-20260925.htm | 0001564708-26-000210 |
| Document: 0001564708-26-000210-index-headers.html | 0001564708-26-000210 |
| Document: 0001564708-26-000210-index.html | 0001564708-26-000210 |
| Document: 0001564708-26-000210.txt | 0001564708-26-000210 |
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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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