Buyback Spend for News (NWSA)
Buyback Spend for News (NWSA): headline value $336.00M · YoY +28.2%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$336.00M
YoY change
+28.2%
5Y CAGR
N/A
Peak year (2023)
$243.00M
Latest annual
$150.00M
Buyback Spend history chart for News (NWSA) from 2010 to 2025
Buyback Spend history table for News (NWSA) from 2010 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Buyback Spend | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $150.00M | +28.2% | ||
| 2024 | $117.00M | -51.9% | ||
| 2023 | $243.00M | +35.8% | ||
| 2022 | $179.00M | — | ||
| 2021 | $0 | — | ||
| 2020 | $0 | — | ||
| 2019 | $0 | — | ||
| 2018 | $0 | — | ||
| 2017 | $0 | -100.0% | ||
| 2016 | $41.00M | +36.7% | ||
| 2015 | $30.00M | — | ||
| 2014 | $0 | — | ||
| 2013 | $0 | — | ||
| 2012 | $0 | — | ||
| 2011 | $0 | — | ||
| 2010 | $0 | — |
Buyback Spend values are taken from News's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
As of the 2025 fiscal year, News (NWSA) reported buyback spend of $150.00M – grew 28.2% year-over-year.
Across 2015–2025 (10 years), News buyback spend produced a CAGR of +17.5% – with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Between 2023 and 2025, News buyback spend plunged 38.3%, falling from $243.00M to $150.00M.
$243.00M stands as the all-time-high annual buyback spend, posted in 2023, against a low of $0 during 2010.
Within Communication Services, News (NWSA) ranks 8th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for buyback spend is $8.14B.
News Buyback Spend by Year
News Buyback Spend 2025: $150.00M
News buyback spend in 2025 was $150.00M, grew 28.2% from 2024.
News Buyback Spend 2024: $117.00M
News buyback spend in 2024 was $117.00M, plunged 51.9% below 2023.
News Buyback Spend 2023: $243.00M
News buyback spend in 2023 was $243.00M, surged 35.8% from 2022. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
News Buyback Spend 2022: $179.00M
News buyback spend in 2022 was $179.00M.
News Buyback Spend 2021: $0
News buyback spend in 2021 was $0.
See more financial history for News (NWSA).
Sector peers — Buyback Spend
Companies in the same sector as News, ranked by their latest buyback spend.
| Company | Buyback Spend | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) | $45.71B | Communication Services |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) | $26.25B | Communication Services |
| T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS) | $9.97B | Communication Services |
| Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) | $9.13B | Communication Services |
| Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) | $7.16B | Communication Services |
| AT&T Inc. (T) | $4.50B | Communication Services |
| The Walt Disney Company (DIS) | $3.50B | Communication Services |
| Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) | $0 | Communication Services |
Frequently asked questions
What is News's buyback spend?
Latest reported buyback spend for News (NWSA) is $336.00M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has News buyback spend changed year-over-year?
News (NWSA) buyback spend changed +28.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of News buyback spend?
News (NWSA) buyback spend compound annual growth rate is +17.5% over the most recent 10 years available.
When did News buyback spend hit its highest annual value?
News buyback spend reached its highest annual value of $243.00M in 2023.
What was News buyback spend in 2024?
News (NWSA) buyback spend in 2024 was $117.00M.
What was News buyback spend in 2025?
News (NWSA) buyback spend in 2025 was $150.00M.
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