NWSA 8-K filings, explained
Every material Form 8-K News Corp (Class A) has filed with the SEC since October 19, 2026, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
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Nov 5, 4:04 PM ET
At its November 5, 2026 annual meeting, News Corp shareholders elected all six director nominees and approved, in advisory votes, the auditor selection and executive compensation. Shareholders also chose annual advisory votes on executive pay, with 99.3% of votes cast for a one-year frequency, and the Chair and Chief Executive reported fiscal 2026 revenue up 7% to $9 billion and net income from continuing operations up 15% to $743 million.
- Lachlan K. Murdoch received 93.0% of votes cast for, and Robert J. Thomson received 99.6%; José María Aznar received the lowest director support at 81.8%
- Ernst & Young LLP was ratified as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, with 98.8% of votes cast for
- Advisory vote on executive compensation passed with 95.8% for and 4.2% against; 99.3% of votes favored an annual vote on pay
- Remarks report fiscal 2026 revenue up 7% to $9 billion, Total Segment EBITDA up 15% to over $1.6 billion, and $643 million in share buybacks
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Nov 4, 6:54 PM ET
News Corporation filed daily buyback notices with the Australian Securities Exchange covering repurchases made on November 4, 2026, under its program to buy up to $1 billion of Class A and Class B common stock. The company says it has spent approximately $570,425,202 under the program to date, based on total consideration paid. The filing is a routine disclosure required by ASX rules and does not change the size or terms of the program.
- Class A common stock: 54,641 shares bought on November 4, 2026, for $1,653,677.08
- Class B common stock: 23,784 shares bought on November 4, 2026, for $784,940.97
- Cumulative spending under the $1 billion 2025 Repurchase Program to date: approximately $570,425,202
- Filing is a daily buy-back notification to the ASX, dated November 5, 2026
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Nov 4, 4:17 PM ET
News Corp reported results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, with revenues of $2.28 billion, up 6%, and net income of $215 million, up 43%. Net income attributable to News Corporation stockholders was $159 million, and EPS was $0.29 versus $0.20, while free cash flow was negative $89 million versus $4 million a year earlier.
- Total Segment EBITDA was $403 million, up 19% from $340 million, with Digital Real Estate Services up 34%
- Adjusted EPS was $0.28 versus $0.22 in the prior year; reported EPS was $0.29 versus $0.20
- Free cash flow was $(89) million versus $4 million, reflecting lower operating cash flow of $13 million and $102 million in capital expenditures
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Nov 2, 6:38 AM ET
News Corp filed daily share buy-back notifications with the Australian Securities Exchange detailing recent repurchases of its Class A and Class B common stock. The company has purchased approximately $562,876,003 worth of shares in total under its $1 billion 2025 Repurchase Program.
- Under the 2025 Repurchase Program, News Corp is authorized to buy back up to $1 billion in Class A and Class B common stock.
- As of the October 30, 2026 transaction date, total consideration paid reached approximately $562,876,003.
- On October 30, 2026, the company repurchased 58,482 Class A shares for $1,719,394.19 and 25,457 Class B shares for $818,371.27.
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Oct 29, 7:28 PM ET
News Corp filed daily buyback notices with the Australian Securities Exchange for October 29, 2026, covering Class A and Class B common stock under its 2025 Repurchase Program. The company bought back 58,482 Class A shares for $1,723,944.09 and 25,457 Class B shares for $820,614.03 that day. The filing says about $560,338,237 has been spent under the program's $1 billion authorization, so the update shows ongoing repurchase activity rather than a change in the program.
- October 29, 2026: 58,482 Class A shares bought back for $1,723,944.09
- October 29, 2026: 25,457 Class B shares bought back for $820,614.03
- Filing states about $560,338,237 spent to date under the program's up to $1 billion authorization
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Oct 28, 7:33 PM ET
News Corp filed daily buyback notices with the Australian Securities Exchange for purchases made on October 28, 2026, under its repurchase program. The program authorizes up to $1 billion of Class A and Class B shares, and the filing states about $557.8 million has been purchased to date. The filing is a routine disclosure of ongoing repurchases that reduce the share count, but it does not change the company's results or outlook.
- Class A: 58,482 shares bought on October 28, 2026 for US$1,759,512.84 in total consideration
- Class B: 25,457 shares bought on October 28, 2026 for US$838,785.24 in total consideration
- Approximately US$557,793,679 purchased to date under the program, based on total consideration paid
- Program authorizes up to US$1 billion of Nasdaq-listed Class A and Class B common stock
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Oct 27, 6:31 PM ET
News Corp filed daily buy-back notices with the Australian Securities Exchange covering share repurchases made on October 27, 2026, under its $1 billion 2025 Repurchase Program. The filing reports that the company bought 58,482 Class A shares and 25,457 Class B shares that day, and that it has spent about $555.3 million under the program to date. The filing is routine and does not change the size or terms of the program.
- Class A: 58,482 shares bought on October 27 for $1,759,512.84
- Class B: 25,457 shares bought on October 27 for $838,785.24
- About $555,271,253 spent to date under the $1 billion 2025 Repurchase Program
- Notices were filed with the ASX as required for daily disclosure of buy-back transactions
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Oct 26, 6:40 AM ET
News Corp filed daily buyback notices with the Australian Securities Exchange for its Class A and Class B common stock, covering purchases made on October 23, 2026. Cumulative purchases under the program, authorized July 15, 2025, total approximately $550,203,327 of the $1 billion authorized, based on total consideration paid.
- October 23, 2026: 54,641 Class A shares bought for $1,691,805.57, with a price range of $30.77 to $31.13
- October 23, 2026: 23,784 Class B shares bought for $808,591.78, with a price range of $33.83 to $34.17
- Cumulative purchases of approximately $550,203,327 against the $1 billion program authorized July 15, 2025
- Notices dated October 26, 2026, filed as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to an 8-K under Items 8.01 and 9.01
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Oct 22, 6:07 PM ET
News Corp disclosed, through two ASX buy-back notices filed as exhibits to an 8-K, its share repurchases for October 22, 2026 under its 2025 Repurchase Program. The company has bought approximately US$547,702,929 of stock under the program, which is authorized for up to US$1 billion in aggregate. The notices are routine daily disclosures, so they add detail on repurchase pace rather than changing the program's terms.
- Class A (NWSA): 50,801 shares bought on October 22, 2026 for US$1,569,979.50, with prices between US$30.73 and US$31.06.
- Class B (NWSAB): 23,784 shares bought on October 22, 2026 for US$803,937.25, with prices between US$33.61 and US$33.98.
- Cumulative purchases under the 2025 Repurchase Program total approximately US$547,702,929 against the US$1 billion authorization.
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Oct 21, 7:06 PM ET
News Corp filed daily buyback notices with the Australian Securities Exchange for its Class A and Class B common stock, covering purchases made on October 21, 2026, under its 2025 Repurchase Program. The company has spent approximately $545.3 million of the program's $1 billion authorization to date, based on total consideration paid, so the notices show ongoing share repurchases that reduce the number of shares outstanding.
- Class A: 54,641 shares bought on October 21, 2026, for $1,667,998.49, with a price range of $30.31 to $30.76 that day
- Class B: 23,784 shares bought on October 21, 2026, for $794,288.09, with a price range of $33.22 to $33.67 that day
- Cumulative purchases under the $1 billion 2025 Repurchase Program are approximately $545,329,013 based on total consideration paid
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Oct 20, 6:42 PM ET
News Corp disclosed daily buyback notices, filed with the Australian Securities Exchange, for share repurchases made on October 20, 2026. The filing shows about $2.5 million spent that day across Class A and Class B shares under a $1 billion repurchase program, with approximately $542.9 million purchased to date. The filing is routine disclosure and does not change the program's size or terms.
- Class A common stock: 54,641 shares bought on October 20, 2026 for $1,669,550.29
- Class B common stock: 23,784 shares bought on October 20, 2026 for $793,893.27
- Approximately $542,866,726 purchased to date under the program, which authorizes up to $1 billion, as stated in the filing
- The program was authorized as of July 15, 2025, and the filing is dated October 21, 2026
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Oct 19, 7:47 PM ET
News Corp filed two daily buy-back notices with the Australian Securities Exchange covering its $1 billion repurchase program for Class A and Class B shares. The filing shows purchases on October 19, 2026 of 54,641 Class A shares and 24,864 Class B shares, with roughly $540.4 million of the authorized amount used to date. The notices are routine disclosures, but they show the company continuing to buy back its stock under the program.
- Class A: 54,641 shares bought on October 19, 2026 for $1,633,733.12, with prices between $29.74 and $30.07
- Class B: 24,864 shares bought on October 19, 2026 for $815,029.49, with prices between $32.65 and $32.92
- Total consideration paid under the 2025 Repurchase Program to date is approximately $540,403,283 of the $1 billion authorized
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Oct 19, 7:23 AM ET
News Corporation disclosed in an 8-K, through ASX filings, its share repurchases on October 16, 2026 under its $1 billion buyback program. The company bought 58,482 Class A shares for $1,763,776.18 and 25,457 Class B shares for $839,625.32 that day. The filing says the company has purchased about $537,954,520 of stock under the program to date, and the disclosures are routine ASX reporting rather than a change in the program.
- October 16, 2026: 58,482 Class A shares bought for US$1,763,776.18, at prices between US$29.84 and US$30.66
- October 16, 2026: 25,457 Class B shares bought for US$839,625.32, at prices between US$32.71 and US$33.48
- Approximately US$537,954,520 purchased to date under the US$1 billion 2025 Repurchase Program
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