Monitor future 8-K filings for additional buyback activity under this program, which could provide ongoing support to the stock price. The program authorization suggests continued capital return focus.
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Executive Summary
News Corp reported daily stock buyback activity under its $1 billion repurchase program, purchasing 5.48 million Class A and Class B shares for $206.8 million on April 24, 2026. This is a routine update to its ongoing share repurchase program.
Key Facts
- News Corp repurchased 5,485,633 shares (5,415,629 Class A and 2,634,420 Class B) on April 24, 2026
- Total consideration paid was $206,873,270.65 ($132.6M for Class A and $73.3M for Class B)
- The buybacks were conducted through Goldman Sachs Co. LLC
- This is part of a $1 billion share repurchase program authorized on July 15, 2025
- Total repurchases under the program have reached approximately $208.6 million
Financial Impact
Repurchased $206.9 million worth of shares on April 24, 2026, as part of a $1 billion buyback program
Risk Factors
- Large-scale buybacks could deplete cash reserves needed for operations or strategic investments
- Buyback program could be suspended if market conditions change or financial performance deteriorates
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001564708-26-000088 |
| Document: appendix3cclassb20260424.htm | 0001564708-26-000088 |
| Document: nws-20260424.htm | 0001564708-26-000088 |
| Document: 0001564708-26-000088-index-headers.html | 0001564708-26-000088 |
| Document: 0001564708-26-000088-index.html | 0001564708-26-000088 |
| Document: 0001564708-26-000088.txt | 0001564708-26-000088 |
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