NEWS CORP NEW NWS
CL B · Common Stock · CUSIP 65249B208 · ISIN US65249B2088
American multinational mass media company (2013-)
- SectorCommunication
- IndustryNewspapers: Publishing or Publishing & Printing
- HeadquartersNew York, NY
- Founded2013
- Websitenewscorp.com
- FilingsSEC EDGAR
* Summed across managers. Shares that two managers' reports both contain – a subsidiary's holdings that its parent's report includes too, or a sub-adviser's in its client's – are counted once ($3.9m this quarter). Holder counts are more reliable. Implied quarter-end price ≈ $28.51. Options: 2 managers hold calls ($1.2m notional), 0 hold puts (—).
Trends to Q1 2026
Institutional holders
Managers reporting a position, each quarter
Numbers
| Quarter | Holders |
|---|---|
| Q3 2022 | 215 |
| Q4 2022 | 230 |
| Q1 2023 | 214 |
| Q2 2023 | 205 |
| Q3 2023 | 212 |
| Q4 2023 | 226 |
| Q1 2024 | 263 |
| Q2 2024 | 281 |
| Q3 2024 | 282 |
| Q4 2024 | 293 |
| Q1 2025 | 304 |
| Q2 2025 | 329 |
| Q3 2025 | 336 |
| Q4 2025 | 314 |
| Q1 2026 | 320 |
Buyers vs sellers
Managers adding to or starting a position, vs cutting or selling out
Numbers
| Quarter | Bought or added | Cut or sold out |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 150 | 112 |
| Q3 2024 | 140 | 125 |
| Q4 2024 | 137 | 139 |
| Q1 2025 | 161 | 124 |
| Q2 2025 | 188 | 131 |
| Q3 2025 | 197 | 117 |
| Q4 2025 | 151 | 162 |
| Q1 2026 | 156 | 148 |
Calls vs puts
Options held, notional value, last 4 quarters. P/C = puts ÷ calls
Numbers
| Quarter | Calls | Puts | P/C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | $3.5m | $508.0k | 0.14 |
| Q3 2025 | $1.7m | $683.1k | 0.41 |
| Q4 2025 | $1.1m | $10.4k | 0.01 |
| Q1 2026 | $1.2m | $0 | 0.00 |
Biggest buyers
| STATE STREET CORP | Added | +3.7m |
| Perpetual Ltd | Added | +2.3m |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | Added | +427.8k |
| Quantinno Capital Management LP | Added | +382.6k |
| Invesco Ltd. | Added | +366.2k |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | Added | +309.7k |
| UBS Group AG | Added | +234.7k |
| VOLORIDGE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | Added | +222.6k |
| AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | Added | +212.7k |
| Jefferies Financial Group Inc. | Added | +187.0k |
Biggest sellers
| Starboard Value LP | Reduced | -1.9m |
| MACQUARIE GROUP LTD | Reduced | -821.4k |
| MILLENNIUM MANAGEMENT LLC | Sold out | -597.4k |
| 59 North Capital Management, LP | Reduced | -597.4k |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | Reduced | -581.2k |
| FMR LLC | Reduced | -364.0k |
| D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc. | Reduced | -350.0k |
| HSBC HOLDINGS PLC | Reduced | -318.5k |
| HRT FINANCIAL LP | Reduced | -240.3k |
| Man Group plc | Sold out | -197.6k |
Biggest calls
| IMC-Chicago, LLC | New | $1.1m38.0k shares |
| SIMPLEX TRADING, LLC | Reduced | $74.1k2.8k shares |
Biggest puts
| None |
Options at notional value: the value of the shares the contracts control, as filers report them, not what the options cost. Not included in the holders, shares or buying above.
Major shareholders (over 5%)
Anyone who owns more than 5% of a class of the company's shares has to say so: on Schedule 13D if they may try to influence or control the company, on 13G if they're a passive investor, and update it as the stake changes. Each holder's latest filing, from 19 Dec 2024 on; percentages are of the share class, as the holder worked them out.
| Holder | Stake |
|---|---|
Cruden 2, LLC
13D · may seek influence
new · filed 2025-09-12
Stated purposeThe information set forth in Items 3 and 6 of this Schedule 13D is incorporated by reference in its entirety into this Item 4. The Reporting Persons initially acquired the Class B Shares for investment purposes. The Reporting Persons intend to continue to review their investment in the Issuer on an ongoing basis and, in the course of their review, may take actions (including through their affiliates) with respect to their investment or the Issuer, including communicating with the board of directors of the Issuer (the "Board"), members of management or other securityholders of the Issuer, or other third parties, including potential acquirers, from time to time, taking steps to implement a course of action, including, without limitation, engaging advisors, including legal, financial, regulat… Full filing |
33.2% |
Fell to 5% or below in the last year: STATE STREET CORP (4.7%, 2026-08-07), VANGUARD GROUP INC (0.0%, 2026-03-27)
Insider purchases and sales in Q1 2026
Shares bought or sold by the company's own officers, directors and 10% owners, in the open market or privately, as they reported to the SEC on Form 4 (due within two business days of the trade). Grants, option exercises, shares withheld for tax and gifts aren't included.
Officers and directors buying vs selling
Number of people, by quarter (10% owners not included)
Numbers
| Quarter | Buying | Bought | Selling | Sold | Sold under a plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
| Q3 2024 | 0 | — | 5 | $3.8m | — |
| Q4 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
| Q1 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
| Q2 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
| Q3 2025 | 0 | — | 3 | $2.2m | — |
| Q4 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
| Q1 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
None reported in Q1 2026.
Holders, Q1 2026
| Manager | Shares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| STATE STREET CORP 0.01% of their portfolio | 11.7m $334.2m | Added +3.7m |
| SOF Ltd 100.00% of their portfolio | 9.8m $278.9m | Unchanged |
| Independent Franchise Partners LLP 1.82% of their portfolio | 9.1m $259.8m | Reduced -49.7k |
| BlackRock, Inc. 0.00% of their portfolio | 7.5m $213.6m | Added +41.8k |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 6.1m $173.4m | First filing |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC 0.01% of their portfolio | 5.3m $151.3m | First filing |
| L1 Capital Pty Ltd 4.74% of their portfolio | 4.2m $120.7m | Reduced -38.7k |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.01% of their portfolio | 3.9m $110.6m | Added +154.8k |
| Starboard Value LP 1.62% of their portfolio | 2.6m $73.8m | Reduced -1.9m |
| Perpetual Ltd 1.09% of their portfolio | 2.5m $70.9m | Added +2.3m |
| Invesco Ltd. 0.01% of their portfolio | 2.3m $64.8m | Added +366.2k |
| BANK OF MONTREAL /CAN/ 0.02% of their portfolio | 1.9m $55.5m | Reduced -514 |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP 0.01% of their portfolio | 1.8m $50.2m | Added +46.8k |
| 59 North Capital Management, LP 1.30% of their portfolio | 1.5m $43.6m | Reduced -597.4k |
| MORGAN STANLEY 0.00% of their portfolio | 1.5m $42.3m | Reduced -44.8k |
| MACQUARIE GROUP LTD 0.20% of their portfolio | 1.2m $32.9m | Reduced -821.4k |
| Metropolis Capital Ltd 1.00% of their portfolio | 1.0m $29.5m | Added +163.4k |
| NORTHERN TRUST CORP 0.00% of their portfolio | 889.4k $25.4m | Reduced -11.6k |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ 0.00% of their portfolio | 844.6k $24.1m | Added +427.8k |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 0.00% of their portfolio | 768.6k $21.8m | Added +309.7k |
| BARCLAYS PLC 0.01% of their portfolio | 702.9k $20.0m | Added +97.1k |
| Bank of New York Mellon Corp 0.00% of their portfolio | 699.1k $19.9m | Added +2.2k |
| Quantinno Capital Management LP 0.03% of their portfolio | 681.5k $19.4m | Added +382.6k |
| VANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST CO 0.00% of their portfolio | 665.7k $19.0m | First filing |
| UBS Group AG 0.00% of their portfolio | 664.5k $18.9m | Added +234.7k |
| Irenic Capital Management LP 1.54% of their portfolio | 593.8k $16.9m | Unchanged |
| VOLORIDGE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.06% of their portfolio | 520.0k $14.8m | Added +222.6k |
| Jefferies Financial Group Inc. 0.17% of their portfolio | 494.4k $14.1m | Added +187.0k |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG\ 0.00% of their portfolio | 397.8k $11.3m | Reduced -22.5k |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC 0.00% of their portfolio | 396.3k $11.3m | Reduced -581.2k |
| FMR LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 387.2k $11.0m | Reduced -364.0k |
| BNP PARIBAS FINANCIAL MARKETS 0.01% of their portfolio | 344.5k $9.8m | Reduced -47.5k |
| Nuveen, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 302.3k $8.6m | Added +5.7k |
| Legal & General Group Plc 0.00% of their portfolio | 279.0k $8.0m | Added +14.4k |
| Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 258.4k $7.4m | First filing |
| AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 256.3k $7.3m | Added +212.7k |
| SEI INVESTMENTS CO 0.01% of their portfolio | 243.2k $6.9m | Added +131.6k |
| Amundi 0.00% of their portfolio | 238.6k $6.8m | Reduced -44.6k |
| UBS AM, a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 236.4k $6.7m | Added +33.9k |
| RHUMBLINE ADVISERS 0.01% of their portfolio | 228.2k $6.5m | Added +3.3k |
| HSBC HOLDINGS PLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 218.2k $6.2m | Reduced -318.5k |
| Weiss Asset Management LP 0.10% of their portfolio | 189.7k $5.4m | Not comparable |
| HRT FINANCIAL LP 0.02% of their portfolio | 189.5k $5.4m | Reduced -240.3k |
| VANGUARD ASSET MANAGEMENT, Ltd 0.00% of their portfolio | 178.9k $5.1m | First filing |
| PRICE T ROWE ASSOCIATES INC /MD/ 0.00% of their portfolio | 172.8k $4.9m | Reduced -1.9k |
| Marble Bar Asset Management LLP 4.22% of their portfolio | 150.8k $4.3m | New |
| COOPER INVESTORS PTY LTD 1.73% of their portfolio | 149.0k $4.2m | Reduced -131.3k |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co., Ltd. 0.00% of their portfolio | 146.5k $4.2m | Added +13 |
| Howard Capital Management, LLC 0.07% of their portfolio | 143.3k $4.1m | Unchanged |
| Northern Right Capital Management, L.P. 1.43% of their portfolio | 140.5k $4.0m | Unchanged |
| PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC 0.00% of their portfolio | 136.3k $3.9m | Reduced -8.3k |
| HEALTHCARE OF ONTARIO PENSION PLAN TRUST FUND 0.01% of their portfolio | 131.1k $3.7m | Added +126.2k |
| CIBC Bancorp USA Inc. 0.01% of their portfolio | 130.1k $3.7m | First filing |
| ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P. 0.00% of their portfolio | 126.1k $3.7m | Added +2.4k |
| CITIGROUP INC 0.00% of their portfolio | 116.1k $3.3m | Added +34.5k |
| ADAGE CAPITAL PARTNERS GP, L.L.C. 0.00% of their portfolio | 109.0k $3.1m | Reduced -2.4k |
| PINNACLE ASSOCIATES LTD 0.04% of their portfolio | 104.6k $3.0m | Reduced -156 |
| ROYAL LONDON ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD 0.01% of their portfolio | 101.1k $2.9m | Added +34.9k |
| GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL 0.03% of their portfolio | 97.0k $2.8m | Added +11.6k |
| GABELLI FUNDS LLC 0.02% of their portfolio | 96.0k $2.7m | Added +3.0k |
| Aberdeen Group plc 0.00% of their portfolio | 95.9k $2.7m | Added +673 |
| D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc. 0.00% of their portfolio | 82.7k $2.4m | Reduced -350.0k |
| NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA /FI/ 0.00% of their portfolio | 81.8k $2.3m | Added +15.6k |
| Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec 0.00% of their portfolio | 81.7k $2.3m | Reduced -108.3k |
| XY Capital Ltd 2.32% of their portfolio | 74.3k $2.1m | Reduced -30.8k |
| Treasurer of the State of North Carolina 0.01% of their portfolio | 69.7k $2.0m | Added +2.1k |
| Summit Trail Advisors, LLC 0.03% of their portfolio | 68.9k $2.0m | Added +3.6k |
| Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 0.02% of their portfolio | 66.6k $1.9m | Reduced -5.6k |
| MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, THE 0.00% of their portfolio | 66.4k $1.9m | Reduced -3.2k |
| Estate Counselors, LLC 0.17% of their portfolio | 66.4k $1.9m | New |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA 0.00% of their portfolio | 62.7k $1.8m | Reduced -28.1k |
| PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC 0.00% of their portfolio | 61.2k $1.7m | Reduced -1.7k |
| NEW YORK STATE COMMON RETIREMENT FUND 0.00% of their portfolio | 60.9k $1.7m | Reduced -7.5k |
| Chevy Chase Trust Holdings, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 60.2k $1.7m | Reduced -2.4k |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 0.00% of their portfolio | 59.5k $1.7m | Added +341 |
| PANAGORA ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 0.01% of their portfolio | 59.5k $1.7m | Added +52.6k |
| PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. 0.00% of their portfolio | 58.7k $1.7m | Added +4.8k |
| Police & Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey 0.01% of their portfolio | 55.8k $1.6m | Unchanged |
| Board of the Pension Protection Fund 1.39% of their portfolio | 53.2k $1.5m | Added +1.3k |
| Mariner, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 52.3k $1.5m | Added +10.2k |
| Holt Capital Advisors, L.L.C. dba Holt Capital Partners, L.P. 0.20% of their portfolio | 51.9k $1.5m | Reduced -1.1k |
| Diametric Capital, LP 0.38% of their portfolio | 51.3k $1.5m | Added +3.4k |
| ACADIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 49.2k $1.4m | New |
| Quinn Opportunity Partners LLC 0.07% of their portfolio | 43.8k $1.2m | Unchanged |
| INTECH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC 0.01% of their portfolio | 41.2k $1.2m | New |
| JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 40.7k $1.2m | New |
| IEQ CAPITAL, LLC 0.01% of their portfolio | 40.1k $1.1m | Reduced -305 |
| Richard Bernstein Advisors LLC 0.03% of their portfolio | 40.1k $1.1m | Unchanged |
| MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC /ADV 0.00% of their portfolio | 39.9k $1.1m | Added +11.3k |
| Pathstone Holdings, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 39.3k $1.1m | Added +4.4k |
| XPONANCE LLC 0.01% of their portfolio | 39.0k $1.1m | Added +4.4k |
| Corient Private Wealth LP 0.00% of their portfolio | 38.5k $940.9k | Reduced -8.0k |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC 0.00% of their portfolio | 38.2k $1.1m | Reduced -12.2k |
| Russell Investments Group, Ltd. 0.00% of their portfolio | 36.3k $1.0m | Reduced -8.1k |
| PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF OHIO 0.00% of their portfolio | 36.2k $1.0m | Reduced -1.7k |
| Baker Ellis Asset Management LLC 0.12% of their portfolio | 35.2k $1.0m | Reduced -12.4k |
| Public Sector Pension Investment Board 0.00% of their portfolio | 35.1k $1.0m | Added +3.7k |
| Engineers Gate Manager LP 0.01% of their portfolio | 34.4k $979.9k | Added +13.9k |
| SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLP 0.00% of their portfolio | 34.0k $969.7k | Added +3.8k |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 33.9k $966.5k | Reduced -25.1k |