Nvidia Buyback Expansion Signals Capital Focus

Nvidia buyback on Sept. 28, 2026 the board added $150 billion to its repurchase authorization and said the move may support near-term stock positioning.

September 28, 2026·1 min read
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KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Board approved a $150.0 billion increase to the share-repurchase program.
  • Remaining repurchase authorization rose to $235.0 billion, the largest increase in history.
  • Company said it expects to complete remaining repurchases by the end of fiscal 2028.

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NVIDIA said on Sept. 28, 2026, that its board authorized a $150 billion increase to the company’s share-repurchase program, raising the remaining authorization to $235 billion. The company said the Nvidia buyback will support capital returns while it invests in artificial intelligence and accelerated computing.

Board Authorization and Scale

NVIDIA’s board approved the largest share-repurchase authorization increase in history, adding $150 billion to the existing program. This raised the remaining repurchase authorization to $235 billion. The company expects to complete the remaining buybacks by the end of fiscal 2028.

Capital Allocation and Execution

Chief Executive Jensen Huang said the company’s cash generation allows it to invest in technologies driving AI and accelerated computing while returning capital to shareholders. He added, “This authorization reflects our confidence in the long-term opportunity ahead.” The board’s approval is an authorization, not a binding commitment, giving management flexibility to repurchase shares subject to market conditions and execution decisions. The company framed the move as a multi-year capital-allocation tool balancing buybacks with investment in its AI-driven growth.

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