News Corp Spends $323.8M on Share Repurchases

By Bobby Samwell • Wednesday, June 24 10:48 • Permanent Link

News Corporation reported another day of share repurchases under its 2025 buy-back program, bringing the total amount spent so far to about US$323.8 million.

On the latest trading day, the company bought back 83,482 shares for US$2.08 million. That followed a much larger cumulative total of 8,283,852 shares repurchased in the period before that, at a cost of US$207.98 million.

The company said the program allows for repurchases of up to US$1 billion of its Nasdaq-listed Class A and Class B common stock. With US$323.8 million already deployed, roughly US$676.2 million remains under the authorization.

The share count subject to the buy-back stands at 362,171,045. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is handling the buy-back on the company’s behalf.

The highest price paid so far was US$27.60 a share, recorded on 10 June 2026. The lowest price paid was US$22.20, recorded on 9 February 2026. The company said the repurchase is intended to enhance shareholder value. The market has reacted to these announcements by moving the company's shares 1.7% to a price of $25.405. For the full picture, make sure to review NEWS CORP's 8-K report.

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