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.
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
- 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
- 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 · 22 outlet reports
- Associated PressLeft-leaningNvidia’s board increases chipmaker’s share buyback plan by $150 billion
- BloombergLeft-leaningNvidia Boosts Share Buyback Authorization by $150 Billion
- Business InsiderLeft-leaningNvidia just greenlit the biggest buyback in stock market history
- Common DreamsLeft-leaningTech Giant Nvidia Announces Largest Stock Buyback in US History as AI Profits Surge
- The New York TimesLeft-leaningNvidia Adds $150 Billion to Massive Stock Buyback, the Largest Ever
- CNACenterNvidia boosts share buyback by record $150 billion as AI boom fuels growth
- CNBCCenterNvidia share buyback plan gets $150 billion boost
- Financial TimesCenterNvidia launches record $150bn share buyback
- MarketWatchCenterNvidia makes a statement with historic $150 billion buyback announcement
- ReutersCenterNvidia adds $150 billion to existing share repurchase plan
- SemaforCenterNvidia adds $150 billion to its historic stock buyback
- The HillCenterNvidia boosts buyback plan by $150B in new record
- The Times of IndiaCenterNvidia announces record $150 billion share buyback amid AI boom
- The Wall Street JournalCenterNvidia Adds Record $150 Billion to Stock Buyback
- Fox BusinessRight-leaningAnthropic eyes $2T IPO valuation as Nvidia plans massive stock buyback
- Independent Journal ReviewRight-leaningNvidia Adds Record $150B Buyback Authorization
- New York PostRight-leaningNvidia boosts share buyback by record $150B as AI boom fuels growth
- NewsmaxRight-leaningNvidia to Buy Back Additional $150 Billion of Shares
- The Daily CallerRight-leaningNvidia Just Smashed Stock-Buyback Record
- The Epoch TimesRight-leaningNvidia Approves Record $150 Billion in Share Buyback
- The TelegraphRight-leaningNvidia to hand investors record $150bn after AI profit boom
- The TimesRight-leaningNvidia launches record $150bn buyback