Form 4: News CEO Receives Stock Grant
Insider Transaction (Form 4)
Robert J Thomson, Chief Executive Officer and a Director of News Corp, reported multiple transactions in common stock on October 7, 2026.
Summary
- Grant/award: acquired 123 Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units at $28.55 ($3,512) on October 7, 2026; holds 35,451 after (Direct).
- Grant/award: acquired 225 Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units at $28.55 ($6,424) on October 7, 2026; holds 64,478 after (Direct).
- Grant/award: acquired 378 Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units at $28.55 ($10,792) on October 7, 2026; holds 108,402 after (Direct).
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as routine: the reported changes are grants, option exercises, tax withholding or similar administrative transactions, which carry limited directional signal.
Insider Transactions
Robert J Thomson — Director, Officer (Chief Executive Officer)
| Date | Transaction | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-07 | Grant/award | Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units | 123 | $29 | $3.5K | 35,451 |
| 2026-10-07 | Grant/award | Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units | 225 | $29 | $6.4K | 64,478 |
| 2026-10-07 | Grant/award | Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units | 378 | $29 | $10.8K | 108,402 |
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-07 | Grant/award (123 shares) |
| 2026-10-07 | Grant/award (225 shares) |
| 2026-10-07 | Grant/award (378 shares) |
Keywords
insider transaction, Form 4, NWS, NEWS CORP, neutral, Robert J Thomson
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