Form 4: News Director Receives Stock Grant
Insider Transaction (Form 4)
Lachlan K Murdoch, a Director of News Corp, reported multiple transactions in common stock on October 7, 2026.
Summary
- Option exercise/conversion: acquired 6 Class A Common Stock on October 7, 2026; holds 120 after (Direct).
- Disposition to the issuer: disposed of 6 Class A Common Stock at $28.55 ($171) on October 7, 2026; holds 114 after (Direct).
- Grant/award: acquired 136 Deferred Stock Units at $28.55 ($3,883) on October 7, 2026; holds 41,108 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: disposed of 6 Deferred Stock Units on October 7, 2026; holds 41,102 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
Lachlan K Murdoch — Director
| Date | Transaction | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-07 | Option exercise/conversion | Class A Common Stock | 6 | — | — | 120 |
| 2026-10-07 | Disposition to the issuer | Class A Common Stock | 6 | $29 | $171 | 114 |
| 2026-10-07 | Grant/award | Deferred Stock Units | 136 | $29 | $3.9K | 41,108 |
| 2026-10-07 | Option exercise/conversion | Deferred Stock Units | 6 | — | — | 41,102 |
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-07 | Option exercise/conversion (6 shares) |
| 2026-10-07 | Disposition to the issuer (6 shares) |
| 2026-10-07 | Grant/award (136 shares) |
| 2026-10-07 | Option exercise/conversion (6 shares) |
Keywords
insider transaction, Form 4, NWS, NEWS CORP, neutral, Lachlan K Murdoch
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