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News Corp Details Progress of US$1 Billion Share Repurchase Program

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  • News Corp is executing a US$1 billion share repurchase program for its Nasdaq-listed Class A and B stock, excluding ASX CDIs.
  • The flexible buy-back, sized against roughly 369 million shares on issue, supports ongoing capital management and potential shareholder value gains.
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News Corp Details Progress of US$1 Billion Share Repurchase Program

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The latest update is out from News Corporation Shs B Chess Depository Interests repr 1 Sh ( (AU:NWS) ).

News Corporation has notified the ASX of a daily buy-back activity under its previously authorised 2025 Repurchase Program, which covers Nasdaq-listed Class A and Class B common stock. The company clarified that no ASX-listed CDIs will be repurchased under this program, and that the pace and timing of purchases will depend on market conditions, stock price, and other factors.

The board has authorised repurchases of up to an aggregate of US$1 billion in Class A and Class B shares, against a current issued base of 369,105,463 securities in the relevant class. The program is designed as an open-market or otherwise flexible repurchase mechanism, which may support capital management objectives, potentially enhancing earnings per share and returning surplus capital to shareholders over time.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:NWS) stock is a Hold with a A$42.00 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 primary securities trade on Nasdaq, with additional Chess Depositary Interests listed on the ASX. The group issues Class A and Class B common stock and operates across news, information, and related media services, giving investors access to its capital structure through multiple listing venues.

Average Trading Volume: 165,305

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: A$18.66B

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