News Corp stock gains on $1 billion buyback and upbeat analyst targets
Published on 09/11/2026 at 21:48 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
News Corp Inc. (ISIN US65249B1098) stock is trading near USD 29.38 on the Nasdaq as of the close on September 10, 2026, with investors focused on the company’s newly announced USD 1 billion share repurchase program and supportive analyst targets.
Buyback program underpins News Corp stock
According to TipRanks on September 9, 2026, News Corp announced a stock repurchase plan authorizing up to USD 1 billion in share buybacks, giving management flexibility to return capital to shareholders over time.
As MarketBeat reports on September 11, 2026, institutional investors such as Engineers Gate Manager LP have recently added to positions in News Corp, and the shares carry an average analyst rating of Moderate Buy with an average price target of USD 38.50.
Recent earnings give fundamental support
According to MarketScreener, News Corp’s most recent quarterly results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026 showed revenue of around USD 2.6 billion and net income in the low hundreds of millions of dollars, reflecting a solid operating performance in digital media and subscription businesses.
In that quarter ended June 30, 2026, revenue rose compared with the prior-year period, and management highlighted growth in digital subscriptions and advertising, while continuing to focus on cost discipline and portfolio optimization.
Analyst targets point to upside
As MarketBeat notes on September 11, 2026, analyst sentiment for News Corp stock is positive, with five Buy ratings and one Hold rating, yielding an overall Moderate Buy consensus and an average price target of USD 38.50.
According to MarketBeat, JPMorgan raised its price target on News Corp stock from USD 36.00 to USD 38.00 in a report dated August 21, 2026 and maintained an Overweight rating, signaling confidence in the company’s earnings trajectory and capital allocation strategy.
Stock trades below average target but above lows
Per data cited by 24/7 Wall St on September 11, 2026, News Corp stock recently closed at USD 29.27 on the Nasdaq, while the street consensus price target stands at USD 36.16, implying a gap of USD 6.89 or about 23.6 percent between the current level and the consensus target.
According to MarketScreener on September 10, 2026, shares of News Corp closed at USD 29.38, down 0.76 percent on the day, with the stock nonetheless up 12.50 percent since the start of 2026 and trading within its 52-week range.
Closing price and investor perspective
At the close on September 10, 2026, News Corp stock ended the Nasdaq session at USD 29.38, and with the USD 1 billion buyback authorization and average analyst targets around USD 38.50, many investors will be watching whether the shares can narrow the gap to those targets in the coming months.
News Corp stock - key data
- Company: News Corp Inc.
- ISIN: US65249B1098
- Ticker: NWSA
- Trading venue: Nasdaq
- Price (as of September 10, 2026, 22:00): 29.38 USD
- Market capitalization: 15.0 billion USD (as of September 10, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Media and Entertainment
- Index membership: S&P 500
