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News Corp Continues US$2bn Nasdaq Share Buyback, Excludes ASX CDIs

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  • News Corporation is proceeding with share repurchases of its Nasdaq-listed Class A and B common stock under existing programs totaling up to US$2 billion.
  • The company will conduct these buybacks subject to market conditions and will not repurchase any ASX-listed CDIs, concentrating capital management on its U.S.-listed equity.
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News Corp Continues US$2bn Nasdaq Share Buyback, Excludes ASX CDIs

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An update from News Corporation Shs B Chess Depository Interests repr 1 Sh ( (AU:NWS) ) is now available.

News Corporation has reported to the ASX that it is continuing to execute its previously authorised share repurchase initiatives, covering its Nasdaq-listed Class A and Class B common stock. The company is able to buy back up to an aggregate US$1 billion of stock under its 2021 repurchase program and an additional US$1 billion under the repurchase program authorised in July 2025, with purchases to be made from time to time in the open market or otherwise, subject to market conditions and other factors; the company has clarified that ASX-listed CDIs will not be repurchased under these programs, which underscores a focus on reducing the Nasdaq-listed free float and potentially enhancing earnings per share for remaining shareholders in those lines of stock.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:NWS) stock is a Hold with a A$49.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on News Corporation Shs B Chess Depository Interests repr 1 Sh stock, see the AU:NWS Stock Forecast page.

More about News Corporation Shs B Chess Depository Interests repr 1 Sh

News Corporation is a global media company whose securities include Nasdaq-listed Class A and Class B common stock as well as ASX-listed CHESS Depositary Interests (CDIs). The group operates across news, information, and related media assets, with its equity traded in multiple jurisdictions, including the ASX under issuer code NWS.

Average Trading Volume: 180,341

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: A$22.96B

For an in-depth examination of NWS stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.

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