News Corp Repurchases $329.9M Shares

By Tamara Parker • Friday, June 26 13:02 • Permanent Link

News Corporation said it has repurchased about US$329.9 million of its Class A and Class B shares so far under its 2025 Repurchase Program, which authorizes up to US$1 billion in buybacks.

In the latest daily filing dated 26 June 2026, the company reported that it bought back 76,679 shares on the prior day, for US$1.93 million in total consideration. That followed a much larger cumulative buyback tally of 8.44 million shares for US$212.0 million in the earlier period disclosed in the form.

The company said the program covers Nasdaq-listed Class A common stock and Class B common stock only; no ASX-listed CDIs are included. It has Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC handling purchases on its behalf.

The filing shows the company has 362,171,045 shares on issue in the relevant class and can continue buying back stock from time to time in the open market or otherwise, subject to market conditions. The company said the repurchases are intended to enhance shareholder value. Today the company's shares have moved 1.26% to a price of $25.345. If you want to know more, read the company's complete 8-K report here.

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