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Nvidia adds $150 billion to its share buyback program

Nvidia announced an additional $150 billion in share repurchase authorization, with buybacks planned through January 2028, as the company points to continued growth from the AI boom.

By The Lumen desk · Sept 28, 2026 · 1 min read
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What we know
1 Nvidia increased its share buyback authorization by $150 billion, according to Bloomberg, the Financial Times, Reuters and CNA.
2 The buyback adds to Nvidia's existing share repurchase plan, per Reuters.
3 MarketWatch reported repurchases are intended to run through January 2028.
4 CNA and MarketWatch both characterized the $150 billion figure as a record.
5 MarketWatch reported Nvidia said the move reflects "confidence in the long-term opportunity ahead."

Nvidia has increased its share buyback authorization by $150 billion, adding to its existing repurchase plan, according to multiple outlets including Bloomberg, the Financial Times, Reuters and CNA.

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MarketWatch reported the company intends to repurchase shares through January 2028, and that Nvidia framed the move as reflecting "confidence in the long-term opportunity ahead."

CNA and MarketWatch both described the buyback as a record for the company, tying the move to growth driven by the artificial intelligence boom.

Outlets across the political spectrum covered the announcement, though only center-leaning outlets provided coverage; no left- or right-leaning framing was available beyond a single Bloomberg report.

How each side covered it

Left

1 outlet
  • Bloomberg reported Nvidia increased its buyback authorization by $150 billion, without additional context provided in the supplied material.

“Nvidia Boosts Share Buyback Authorization by $150 Billion” — Bloomberg

Center

6 outlets
  • The Financial Times and CNA described the $150 billion buyback as a record for Nvidia.
  • Reuters reported the $150 billion is added to Nvidia's existing repurchase plan.
  • MarketWatch reported repurchases are planned through January 2028.
  • MarketWatch and CNA linked the buyback to growth driven by the AI boom.

“Nvidia makes a statement with historic $150 billion buyback announcement” — MarketWatch

Questions readers ask

What did Nvidia announce?

Nvidia announced a $150 billion increase to its share buyback authorization, adding to its existing repurchase plan, according to Bloomberg, the Financial Times, Reuters and CNA.

How long will the buyback last?

According to MarketWatch, Nvidia intends to repurchase shares through January 2028.

Why did Nvidia make this move?

MarketWatch reported that Nvidia said the buyback reflects "confidence in the long-term opportunity ahead," and CNA linked the increase to growth fueled by the artificial intelligence boom.

Is this a record buyback for Nvidia?

Both CNA and MarketWatch described the $150 billion buyback as historic or a record for the company.

Sources · 7 outlet reports

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