Lachlan Murdoch's Fox Corp compensation falls to $31 million

Fox Corporation CEO Lachlan Murdoch received $31.02 million in total compensation for fiscal year 2026, a decrease from $33 million in the previous year, according to recent SEC filings. His compensation package included a $3 million base salary, $8.68 million in stock awards, $2.75 million in option awards, and $11.4 million in non-equity incentive plan compensation. Other components included approximately $3.07 million related to pension and deferred compensation and $2.12 million in other benefits, such as residential security and personal use of company aircraft.

The pay disclosure comes as Fox Corporation moves toward a proposed $22 billion acquisition of Roku, a deal expected to close in the first half of 2027. The merger is currently under review by the Department of Justice, which has issued a second request for information. If the deal is approved, Fox shareholders would hold 73% of the combined entity. The acquisition is intended to strengthen Fox’s position in the free ad-supported streaming market.