News Corp Launches Major Class A Stock Buyback Program
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News Corp ( (NWSA) ) has provided an update.
News Corp has disclosed to the Australian Securities Exchange that it is conducting a daily-reported buy-back of its Nasdaq-listed Class A common stock under a broader repurchase program that also covers Class B shares, with up to $1 billion of stock authorized for repurchase as of July 15, 2025. The company, which notified the ASX on June 11, 2026, plans to execute the 2025 Repurchase Program mainly through open-market transactions in U.S. dollars, using Goldman Sachs as broker and citing the goal of enhancing shareholder value, without repurchasing ASX-listed CDIs or requiring additional shareholder approval.
The most recent analyst rating on (NWSA) stock is a Buy
with a $36.00 price target.
To see the full list of analyst forecasts on News Corp stock,
see the NWSA Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on NWSA Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, NWSA is a Neutral.
The score reflects improving balance-sheet leverage and a constructive earnings-call outlook with strong segment momentum and free-cash-flow expectations, offset by mixed recent profitability/cash conversion in the financial statements and a demanding valuation (high P/E, low yield). Technical indicators are broadly neutral and do not materially change the view.
To see Spark’s full report on NWSA stock,
click here.
More about News Corp
News Corporation is a global media and publishing company with its equity listed on Nasdaq and the Australian Securities Exchange under the code NWS. The company has multiple share classes, including Class A and Class B common stock, and also has CHESS Depositary Interests (CDIs) quoted on the ASX, though these CDIs are excluded from the current buy-back activity.
Average Trading Volume: 4,510,706
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: $15.48B
See more insights into NWSA stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.
