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Nvidia Adds Record $150 Billion to Stock Buyback

Nvidia hikes its share‑buyback limit by $150 billion, setting a new record amid the AI surge

By · Published September 28, 2026  13:28 UTC · Updated September 28, 2026  13:28 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Nvidia hikes its share‑buyback limit by $150 billion, setting a new record amid the AI surge
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By raising the authorized amount, Nvidia modifies the amount of capital it can return to shareholders through buybacks, a move disclosed simultaneously across multiple financial news outlets. Reuters connected the expansion to the AI boom that has driven Nvidia’s recent earnings growth, while Yahoo Finance described the plan as jaw‑dropping and the largest single authorization in corporate history.

The Wall Street Journal’s coverage highlighted the addition as a “record” boost, underscoring how the authorization eclipses prior buyback limits reported for any public company. Nvidia’s own newsroom issued a formal announcement confirming the new authorization is now in effect.

The expanded capacity grants the company flexibility to execute share repurchases within the updated limit. Coverage notes that the authorization provides a framework for future buyback activity, aligning the company’s capital‑return strategy with the elevated threshold.

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What amount did Nvidia add to its stock buyback authorization?

Nvidia increased its share‑buyback authorization by $150 billion.

When was the increase announced?

The increase was announced on September 28, 2026.

How did the coverage describe the size of the buyback increase?

The buyback increase was described as a record, the largest single authorization in corporate history, and unprecedented in size.

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