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News Corp updated its 2025 Repurchase Program, authorizing up to US$1 billion to buy back its Nasdaq-listed Class A and Class B common stock. The buy-back excludes ASX-listed Chess Depository Interests and applies to over 141 million Class B shares. The company cited capital management and potential share price support as reasons.

Zacks.com highlighted five companies with low debt-to-equity ratios: LifeStance Health (LFST) reported 26% revenue growth, Tutor Perini (TPC) won a $42M contract, News Corp (NWS) saw 11% revenue growth, Everus Construction (ECG) acquired Epsilon Industries, and HF Sinclair (DINO) finalized a pipeline joint venture. All five companies have positive earnings estimates and Zacks Rank #1 or #2.

Fox Corp (FOXA) and News Corp (NWSA) are considering a re-merger, creating a media group with $26.2B revenue, $5.2B EBITDA, and $10.5B debt. The deal would likely be all-stock, with Fox offering a 20% premium to News Corp's equity value. Challenges include governance, regulatory scrutiny, and debt levels. Both stocks are currently trading down.

News Corp (NWSA) filed an SEC report on August 31, 2026, detailing its ongoing stock repurchase program, authorized up to $1 billion. The company disclosed daily transactions to the ASX, emphasizing compliance with U.S. and Australian regulations. GuruFocus estimates its fair value at $29.68, with a GF Score of 73/100.

News Corp (NWSA) reported Q2 revenue of $2.34B, up 10.8% YoY, beating estimates. Scholastic (SCHL) reported $476.1M, down 6.3% YoY, missing estimates. Warner Music Group (WMG) reported $1.86B, up 10.4% YoY, beating estimates. The New York Times (NYT) reported $762.5M, up 11.2% YoY, beating estimates. NWSA +5.7%, SCHL -17.3%, WMG +8.5%, NYT -10.9% since reporting.

News Corp (NWSA) reported $2.34B revenue, up 10.8% YoY, beating estimates. Scholastic (SCHL) reported $476.1M revenue, down 6.3% YoY, missing estimates. Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) reported $8.72B revenue, down 11.2% YoY, mixed results. The New York Times (NYT) reported $762.5M revenue, up 11.2% YoY, beating estimates. Stocks reacted accordingly post-earnings.

Wolfe Research identified Disney (DIS) and Fox (FOX) as top media stocks, with Outperform ratings and price targets of $131 (21.2% upside) and $93 (35.9% upside), respectively. Disney is expected to maintain double-digit EPS growth, while Fox's growth is tied to its Roku acquisition. Analysts have mixed views on both companies, with some upgrades and downgrades noted.

News Corp updated its US$1bn share repurchase program, having bought ~US$450.8m of Class A and B shares to date. On 28/08/2026, it purchased 11.4m Class A shares for ~US$294.5m and 5.3m Class B shares for ~US$156.3m. The highest prices were US$31.58 and US$35.69, respectively, according to the company.

News Corporation (NWS), a global media company, reported Q4 2026 revenue of $2.34B and adjusted EPS of $0.35, up nearly 100% YoY. Shares rose 1.3% on Aug. 5. Analysts expect 11% YoY EPS growth for FY2027. The stock has a 'Moderate Buy' consensus rating, with a mean price target of $38.50, implying 9.5% upside.

Rupert Murdoch and his son Lachlan are considering a re-merger of Fox Corp and News Corp, according to court documents and video. Discussions were revealed in unsealed court documents and an attorney's testimony. A merger would unite Fox News, the Wall Street Journal, and other assets. Fox Corp declined to comment.