News Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

Realtor.com (NASDAQ:NWSA) reports that the U.S. housing market reached a balanced state in August 2025, with months of supply hitting 5.0, a level not seen in summer since 2016. Seven of the 50 largest U.S. metros have become buyer's markets: Miami (9.7 months), Austin (7.1), Orlando (6.9), New York (6.7), Jacksonville (6.3), Tampa (6.3), and Riverside (6.1).

The national housing market shows mixed signals with active listings up 20.9% year-over-year, but inventory growth is decelerating. The median listing price remained flat at $429,990 compared to last year, while 20.3% of active listings had price cuts. Notably, delistings surged 57% year-over-year, indicating growing seller frustration with market conditions.

News Corp (NASDAQ: NWSA, NWS) has announced the pricing of a secondary public offering of 14,071,293 shares of Class B common stock at $32.45 per share. The offering is being conducted by trusts established for the benefit of Prudence MacLeod, Elisabeth Murdoch, and James Murdoch.

The selling stockholders will receive all proceeds from the offering, while News Corp will not receive any proceeds. Morgan Stanley is serving as the sole underwriter. The offering will be made through an effective registration statement and prospectus filed with the SEC.

News Corp (NASDAQ: NWS) announced a secondary offering of 14,182,161 shares of Class B common stock by trusts established for the benefit of Prudence MacLeod, Elisabeth Murdoch, and James Murdoch. The shares will be sold through an underwritten public offering led by Morgan Stanley as the sole underwriter.

The selling stockholders, consisting of trusts for the benefit of Murdoch family members and charitable organizations, will receive all proceeds from the offering. News Corp will not sell any shares or receive any proceeds from this transaction.

News Corp (NASDAQ: NWS) has announced the resolution of legal proceedings related to the Murdoch Family Trust (MFT). The settlement involves establishing new trusts and restructuring ownership, with three beneficiaries (Prudence MacLeod, Elisabeth Murdoch, and James Murdoch) departing and receiving cash consideration.

The departing members will sell approximately 14.2 million News Corp Class B shares and 16.9 million Fox Corporation Class B shares. Following the transactions, LGC Holdco, LLC, owned by the Remaining Beneficiary Trusts (for Lachlan, Grace, and Chloe Murdoch), will control approximately 33.1% of News Corp's Class B stock. Lachlan Murdoch will maintain sole voting control through 2050, while Rupert Murdoch continues as Chairman Emeritus.

Realtor.com (NASDAQ:NWSA) has released a comprehensive report highlighting the importance of early preparation for home sellers in the current market. The study reveals that 80% of recent sellers regret not listing sooner, while 45.2% of homeowners have lived in their homes for over 15 years.

The report shows substantial equity gains, with home prices tripling from $145,000 in June 2000 to $435,300 in June 2025. A typical homeowner who bought in 2005 has seen their home value increase by 90%, resulting in over $200,000 in equity gains. The market currently faces a nationwide shortage of 4 million homes, though with 4.1 months of supply, sellers maintain an advantage compared to the late 1990s.

Homeowners surveyed expect an average of 10 months from decision to closing in 2025, emphasizing the need for early preparation for the spring 2026 selling season.

Realtor.com (NASDAQ:NWSA) released a comprehensive analysis revealing that 26% of U.S. homes, valued at $12.7 trillion, face severe or extreme climate risks. The study identified three major threats: flooding affecting $3.4 trillion in property value, hurricane winds impacting $8.0 trillion, and wildfires threatening $3.2 trillion in real estate.

The analysis highlights significant insurance challenges, with Miami homeowners paying the highest premium-to-market value ratio at 3.7%. Fourteen major metros across Louisiana, Florida, South Carolina, and Texas face 100% exposure to severe wind damage. California accounts for 40% of national wildfire risk, representing $1.8 trillion in property value.

News Corp (NASDAQ:NWS) has announced that Chief Executive Robert Thomson will participate in the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference. The presentation is scheduled for Monday, September 8, 2025, at 1:10 PM EDT. Investors can access the live webcast through the company's investor relations website, with a replay available for viewing after the event.

Realtor.com (NASDAQ:NWSA) released a comprehensive report titled "Cruel Summer: Why the U.S. Housing Market is Stuck," revealing a stalled market affecting all stakeholders. Home inventory has increased 28% from May to July 2025, reaching over 1 million homes for three consecutive months - the highest since November 2019.

The national median list price remains around $440,000, with buyers facing $1,200 higher monthly payments compared to 2019. Only 28% of homes are affordable for median-income households. The delisting-to-new listing ratio increased to 0.21 in June 2025, indicating sellers' reluctance to adjust prices. Construction activity shows mixed signals, with permits down 4.4% year-over-year despite a slight monthly increase of 0.2% in June 2025.

Realtor.com®, a News Corp (NASDAQ:NWSA) company, has appointed Janakiraman Karthikeyan as its new Chief Technology Officer. Karthikeyan, who previously served as VP of Technology at Chewy, brings over 20 years of experience in leading digital transformations across e-commerce, healthcare, and finance sectors.

Based at the company's Austin headquarters, Karthikeyan will spearhead Realtor.com®'s technology strategy, focusing on innovation and platform strengthening. His expertise includes implementing AI and machine learning solutions, and building high-performance engineering teams. The appointment aligns with Realtor.com®'s mission to become the best open real estate marketplace.