News Corporation has recently provided an update on its buy-back program, announcing its intention to repurchase an aggregate of US$1 billion of the company's Nasdaq-listed Class A common stock and Class B common stock under the 2021 Repurchase Program, and an additional US$1 billion under the 2025 Repurchase Program. As of the latest notification, the company has purchased approximately US$784,715,473 worth of Class A and Class B shares under the 2021 Repurchase Program.
In the most recent buy-back notification, dated 29/09/2025, the total number of securities bought back or in relation to which acceptances have been received was 24,272,019, with a total consideration paid or payable of US$517,985,630. The highest price paid for the securities was US$30.93, while the lowest price paid was US$14.88.
These figures reflect a significant increase in both the number of securities bought back and the total consideration paid compared to the previous buy-back notification, dated 26/09/2025, which reported 53,756 securities bought back for a total consideration of US$1,635,703.69. The highest price paid in the previous notification was US$30.54, and the lowest price paid was US$30.14.
This update demonstrates News Corporation's continued commitment to its buy-back program and provides insight into the company's investment in its own securities. Today the company's shares have moved 0.91% to a price of $30.45. For the full picture, make sure to review NEWS CORP's 8-K report.
