Nvidia Adds $150 Billion to Massive Stock Buyback, the Largest Ever

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   Nvidia Increases Stock Buyback Authorization by $150 Billion

   Nvidia has increased its share repurchase authorization by $150 billion, the largest single authorization in history. This boost brings the company's total buyback program to $235 billion through fiscal 2028. The move follows a surge in AI profits and is intended to return capital to shareholders. While some reports indicate Nvidia shares rose following the announcement, other analysts suggest the buyback has not been sufficient to keep broader chip stocks buoyant. Jim Cramer stated the move will change the stock's trajectory only if the buyback remains active.

   Why it matters

   Stock buybacks reduce the number of outstanding shares, which can increase the value of remaining shares. This massive authorization signals management's confidence in the company's long-term financial health amid the AI boom. The program is being executed as Nvidia simultaneously develops safety platforms for AI agents.

   What is confirmed

   • Nvidia increased its share repurchase authorization by $150 billion.
   • The $150 billion authorization is the largest single buyback authorization in history.
   • The total buyback program now reaches $235 billion through fiscal 2028.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Jim Cramer claims the buyback is nearly worthless unless management follows a playbook from a retired Apple executive.

   What to watch next

   • Confirmation of active buyback execution rates
   • Market reaction to the AI agent safety platform launch
   • Updates on the total shares repurchased through fiscal 2028
   Sources used for this update (29)

   1. CNBC — Nvidia share buyback plan gets $150 billion boost
   2. Yahoo Finance — Nvidia announces jaw-dropping $150 billion stock buyback, largest single authorization in history
   3. NVIDIA Newsroom — NVIDIA Announces a $150 Billion Share Repurchase Authorization Increase
   4. The New York Times — Nvidia Adds $150 Billion to Massive Stock Buyback, the Largest Ever
   5. wral.com — Nvidia's board increases chipmaker's share buyback plan by $150 billion
   6. Yahoo Finance — Nvidia Announces Largest Buyback In History. Cramer Says “It Will Change Trajectory Of The Stock” If The Buyback Is Active
   7. moomoo.com — Dow Jones Top Company Headlines at 11 AM ET: Nvidia Adds Record $150 Billion to Stock Buyback | Citi ...
   8. qz.com — Jim Cramer on Nvidia's $150 billion buyback expansion
   9. Forbes — Nvidia Adds Record $150 Billion To Stock Buyback, Largest In History
   10. Seeking Alpha — Nvidia's $150B buyback fails to keep chip stocks buoyant (NVDA:NASDAQ)
   11. The Independent — Nvidia shares rise after largest-ever $150 billion buyback plan is announced
   12. Yahoo Finance — Nvidia’s Latest $150 Billion Move Delivers a Clear Message to Investors About What’s Next for the Stock.
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