FOX · 10-K · 2026A · Full report
Capital Return Program
Fox Corp (FOX, FOXA) · 2026-08-06 · Importance 78 · Surprise 74 · In source text
Net cash used in financing activities increased $656 million, or 37%, to $2.411 billion in fiscal 2026. The increase was primarily caused by stock repurchase activity, including a $1.5 billion accelerated share repurchase transaction, and the purchase of a noncontrolling interest. FOX paid dividends totaling $0.56 per share during fiscal 2026. After year-end, FOX declared a semi-annual dividend of $0.29 per share, implying approximately $245 million of aggregate annual cash dividends based on June 30, 2026 shares outstanding.
Key facts
- Net cash used in financing activities was $(2,411) million in fiscal 2026 and $(1,755) million in fiscal 2025; the increase was primarily due to activity under the stock repurchase program including a $1.5 billion accelerated share repurchase and the Company’s purchase of noncontrolling interest, partially offset by repayment of $600 million senior notes that matured in April 2025. source
- Based on shares outstanding as of June 30, 2026 and the new annual dividend rate, total aggregate cash dividends expected to be paid to stockholders in fiscal (period not fully specified) is approximately $245 million. source
- Subsequent to June 30, 2026, the Company declared a semi-annual dividend of $0.29 per share on both Class A and Class B Common Stock payable September 23, 2026 with record date September 02, 2026. source
- Dividends paid in fiscal (amount not fully included in excerpt) totaled $0.56 per share of FOX Class A and Class B Common Stock. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | negative | realized | -6.7% | Net cash used in financing activities was $(2,411) million in fiscal 2026 and $(1,755) million in fiscal 2025; the increase was primarily… |
| cash | negative | probable | -0.6% | Based on shares outstanding as of June 30, 2026 and the new annual dividend rate, total aggregate cash dividends expected to be paid to… |
| cash | negative | committed | — | Subsequent to June 30, 2026, the Company declared a semi-annual dividend of $0.29 per share on both Class A and Class B Common Stock… |