News Corporation has announced a repurchase program for up to an aggregate of US$1 billion of the Company’s Nasdaq-listed Class A common stock and Class B common stock was authorized as of September 21, 2021. As of July 15, 2025, an additional US$1 billion has been authorized under the 2025 Repurchase Program.
The total number of +securities on issue in the class of +securities to be bought back is 374,773,490, and the Company may purchase up to an aggregate of US$1 billion of Class A common stock and Class B common stock under the 2021 Repurchase Program and an aggregate of US$1 billion under the 2025 Repurchase Program.
On October 7, 2025, the total number of +securities bought back or in relation to which acceptances have been received was 24,664,269, and the total consideration paid or payable for the +securities was US$529,556,577. On the previous day, 61,671 +securities were bought back for a total consideration of US$1,705,906.20.
The highest price paid for +securities was US$30.93 on September 23, 2025, while the lowest price paid was US$14.88 on September 29, 2022.
The company is authorized to acquire up to 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 aggregate of US$1 billion under the 2025 Repurchase Program. To date, the company has purchased approximately US$802,048,066 worth of Class A and Class B shares (based on total consideration paid) under the 2021 Repurchase Program. As a result of these announcements, the company's shares have moved -2.42% on the market, and are now trading at a price of $27.38. For the full picture, make sure to review NEWS CORP's 8-K report.
