News Corp Updates Progress on $1 Billion Share Buyback
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News Corp ( (NWSA) ) just unveiled an update.
News Corp has updated the Australian Securities Exchange on June 15, 2026 regarding its ongoing share repurchase activity under a buy-back framework first notified on July 15, 2025 and previously updated on June 12, 2026. The current notification covers its Nasdaq-listed Class A common stock (code NWSAA on ASX) and confirms Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC as broker, with purchases to be settled in U.S. dollars.
Under the 2025 Repurchase Program, the company may buy back up to an aggregate of $1 billion of Class A and Class B common stock, out of a total 362,171,045 shares on issue in the relevant class. The buy-back, which does not require shareholder approval or restrict foreign participation, is characterized as an “other buy-back” and is intended to enhance shareholder value, signaling continued active capital management by News Corp.
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 is driven primarily by mixed financial performance—improving leverage but softer recent margins and weaker cash conversion—offset by a notably upbeat earnings call with strong free-cash-flow expectations and segment momentum. Technicals are neutral, while valuation is the main headwind given the high P/E and low yield.
To see Spark’s full report on NWSA stock,
click here.
More about News Corp
News Corporation is a global media and information services company, with shares listed on Nasdaq and CDIs on the Australian Securities Exchange. The company’s capital structure includes Class A and Class B common stock, and it actively manages its equity base through authorized share repurchase programs targeting its Nasdaq-listed securities.
Average Trading Volume: 4,571,445
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $14.71B
See more insights into NWSA stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.
