Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: January 27, 2026
Reporting Period: Event-based report regarding stock repurchase activities.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not report revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The document focuses exclusively on corporate actions related to share repurchases.
- Repurchase Authorization: Up to $1 billion in aggregate for Class A and Class B common stock.
- Trading Symbols: NWSA (Class A), NWS (Class B) on The Nasdaq Global Select Market.
Material Changes
The filing discloses ongoing transactions under the Company's stock repurchase program. It references daily disclosures made to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) regarding these transactions, copies of which are attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2. No specific volume or price data for the repurchases is detailed within the body of this 8-K text.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company intends to repurchase shares from time to time under the authorized program.
Forward-Looking Statements: The filing contains statements regarding the intent to repurchase stock, which are based on current expectations.
Risks and Uncertainties: Actual results may vary due to changes in market price, general market conditions, applicable securities laws, and alternative investment opportunities. The Company disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 for specific dates, share counts, and prices of recent repurchases.
- Verify the remaining balance of the $1 billion repurchase authorization in the most recent quarterly (10-Q) or annual (10-K) report.
- Check for any concurrent announcements regarding changes to the repurchase program parameters.