News Corporation outlines activity under its previously authorized 2025 Repurchase Program, which permits repurchases of up to US$1 billion of Nasdaq-listed Class A and Class B common stock. Purchases are made in the open market or otherwise, subject to market conditions and other factors, and exclude ASX-listed CDIs.
For one class, a total of 10,351,248 securities had been bought back through 5 August 2026 for US$263,718,100.40, with an additional 62,323 securities repurchased that day for US$1,767,125.04; the highest and lowest prices paid to date were US$29.06 and US$22.20. For the other class, a total of 4,874,439 securities had been bought back for US$141,015,809.67, plus 27,000 securities on 5 August 2026 for US$875,653.20, with a price range to date between US$33.01 and US$25.49. The company characterizes statements about future repurchases as forward-looking and subject to risks including share price movements, market conditions, legal requirements and alternative investment opportunities.
Allen Ruth reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
News Corp granted Chief Human Resources Officer Ruth Allen 23,620 stock-settled performance stock units on August 4, 2026. Each unit is the economic equivalent of one share of Class A common stock.
The award followed achievement of pre-determined performance measures over a three-year performance period and is scheduled to vest on August 15, 2026, with 23,620 units reported as held after the grant.
Pitofsky David B reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
News Corp reported that General Counsel David B. Pitofsky received a grant of 77,959 stock-settled performance stock units, each economically equivalent to one share of Class A Common Stock. The award was granted after achievement of pre-determined performance measures over a three-year performance period and will vest on August 15, 2026, leaving Pitofsky with 77,959 such units held directly.
Thomson Robert J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
News Corp reports that Chief Executive Officer Robert J. Thomson received a grant of 444,341 cash-settled performance stock units, each economically equivalent to one share of Class A Common Stock. The award followed achievement of pre-determined performance measures over a three-year period and is scheduled to vest on August 15, 2026.
News Corp reported strong results for the quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2026, with fourth quarter revenues of $2.34 billion, up 11% from $2.11 billion. Net income from continuing operations rose to $230 million, a 167% increase, and Total Segment EBITDA grew 31% to $423 million. Fourth quarter EPS from continuing operations were $0.33, with adjusted EPS of $0.35.
For fiscal 2026, revenues increased 7% to $9.03 billion, net income from continuing operations rose 15% to $743 million, and Total Segment EBITDA grew 15% to $1.63 billion. Operating cash flow from continuing operations climbed 26% to $1.24 billion, driving a 42% increase in free cash flow to $811 million. Growth was led by Digital Real Estate Services, Dow Jones and Book Publishing in the fourth quarter, while News Media profitability declined for the year. The company increased share repurchases and declared a semi-annual dividend of $0.10 per Class A and Class B share, payable October 7, 2026.
News Corporation outlines activity under its existing stock repurchase program, under which it is authorized to acquire from time to time up to US$1 billion in aggregate of its Class A and Class B common stock. In notifications to the Australian Securities Exchange, the program is described as the 2025 Repurchase Program, under which the company may repurchase Nasdaq-listed Class A and Class B shares in the open market or otherwise. No ASX-listed CDIs will be repurchased, and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC acts as broker. No security holder approval or additional conditions apply.
For one class of securities, total shares on issue are 359,831,113. As reported, 10,288,925 shares had been bought back before the previous day and 62,323 on the previous day, for total consideration of US$261,959,956.10 and US$1,758,144.29, respectively. The highest and lowest prices paid were US$29.06 and US$22.20.
For the other class, total shares on issue are 142,422,351. The disclosures show 4,847,311 shares bought back before the previous day and 27,128 on the previous day, for consideration of US$140,144,151.76 and US$871,657.91. The highest and lowest prices paid were US$33.01 and US$25.49. Statements about intended future repurchases are identified as forward-looking and are subject to factors including share price, market conditions, laws and alternative investment opportunities, as well as risks described in the company’s SEC filings.
News Corporation reports activity under its stock repurchase program authorizing the acquisition of up to US$1 billion in aggregate of its Nasdaq-listed Class A and Class B common stock. The company states that future repurchases will depend on market conditions, stock price, applicable laws and alternative investment opportunities, and characterizes related statements as forward-looking. No ASX-listed CDIs will be repurchased under this program.
Appendix 3C disclosures lodged with the Australian Securities Exchange show one class with 359,831,113 securities on issue and another with 142,422,351. For the first class, a total of 10,222,998 securities had been bought back before 3 August 2026, with a further 65,927 purchased that day for consideration of US$260,122,135.49 and US$1,837,820.61, respectively. For the second class, 4,818,511 securities had been bought back before that date and 28,800 on 3 August 2026, for consideration of US$139,229,524.24 and US$914,627.52. Reported highest and lowest prices paid to date include US$29.06/US$22.20 for one class and US$33.01/US$25.49 for the other. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is named as broker for on-market buy-backs.
News Corporation describes activity under its US$1 billion stock repurchase program for Nasdaq-listed Class A and Class B common stock. Purchases may occur in the open market or otherwise, subject to market conditions, stock price, applicable securities laws and other factors.
In disclosures to the Australian Securities Exchange, one class has 359,831,113 securities on issue, with 10,156,835 bought back for a total of US$258,292,033.83, including 66,163 repurchased on 31 July 2026 for US$1,830,101.66. The other class has 142,422,351 securities on issue, with 4,789,711 repurchased for US$138,327,856.72, including 28,800 on 31 July 2026 for US$901,667.52.
The reported highest and lowest prices paid so far in these notifications range from US$29.06 to US$22.20 for one class and from US$33.01 to US$25.49 for the other. The company characterizes its future repurchase activity as forward-looking and notes that actual actions may change with market conditions, laws and alternative investment opportunities.
News Corporation reports activity under its previously authorized stock repurchase program, which permits purchases of up to US$1 billion of Nasdaq-listed Class A and Class B common stock (the 2025 Repurchase Program, authorized July 15, 2025). The company indicates that, subject to market conditions, market price and other factors, it intends to repurchase these shares from time to time in the open market or otherwise, using Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC as broker, and that no ASX-listed CDIs will be repurchased.
ASX Appendix 3C notices show on-market buy-backs of both share classes. For one class, 10,094,512 securities had been bought back before July 30, 2026 and 62,323 on that day, for total consideration of US$256,549,694.65 and US$1,742,339.18, respectively; the highest and lowest prices paid were US$29.06 and US$22.20. For the other class, 4,762,583 securities had been bought back before July 30, 2026 and 27,128 on that day, for total consideration of US$137,472,017.15 and US$855,839.57, with highest and lowest prices of US$33.01 and US$25.49. Outstanding securities in the relevant classes were 360,154,249 and 142,563,006. The company characterizes related statements about future repurchases as forward-looking and cautions they may change.
News Corporation describes ongoing activity under its stock repurchase program, which authorizes the acquisition of up to US$1 billion in aggregate of its Nasdaq-listed Class A and Class B common stock under a 2025 Repurchase Program. Repurchases may occur from time to time in the open market or otherwise, subject to market conditions and other factors, and no ASX-listed CDIs will be repurchased. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC acts as broker.
Appendix 3C disclosures to the Australian Securities Exchange show one share class with 360,154,249 securities on issue, of which 10,032,189 had been bought back before July 29, 2026, plus 62,323 on July 29 for total consideration of US$254,754,966.75 and US$1,794,727.90, respectively. A second share class with 142,563,006 securities on issue had 4,735,455 bought back before July 29, 2026, and 27,128 on July 29, for consideration of US$136,587,001.42 and US$885,015.73. The company notes that statements about its intent to repurchase stock are forward-looking and subject to risks and uncertainties.