Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: News Corporation (NEWS CORP)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: July 27, 2026
Reporting Period: Specific event date of July 27, 2026
This filing reports on the Company's ongoing stock repurchase program and provides disclosures required by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) regarding recent transactions.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide specific financial performance metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, or debt levels for the reporting period.
- Stock Repurchase Authorization: Up to $1 billion in aggregate for Class A and Class B common stock.
- Trading Symbols: NWSA (Class A) and NWS (Class B) on The Nasdaq Global Select Market.
Material Changes
The filing does not disclose material changes to financial results compared to prior periods. The primary activity reported is the execution of transactions under the existing Repurchase Program, with specific transaction details contained in attached Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 rather than the main text.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company intends to repurchase shares from time to time under the authorized program. Management notes that actual results may vary materially from expectations.
Risks and Uncertainties: Forward-looking statements regarding the repurchase program are subject to:
- Changes in the market price of the Company's stock.
- General market conditions.
- Applicable securities laws.
- Alternative investment opportunities.
Disclaimer: The Company disclaims any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as required by law.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 for specific dates, share counts, and prices of recent repurchase transactions.
- Verify the remaining balance of the $1 billion repurchase authorization in the Company's most recent quarterly or annual report.
- Monitor general market conditions and stock price volatility which may impact the timing and volume of future repurchases.