NVIDIA adds $150B to its share buyback, the largest authorization increase on record
On Sept 28, 2026 NVIDIA raised its share-repurchase authorization by $150B, described as the largest buyback increase in history, bringing the remaining program to $235B through fiscal 2028.
Key facts
- +$150B repurchase authorization announced Sept 28, 2026
- Remaining authorization: ~$235B, to be executed through fiscal 2028
- Came amid an AI/chip stock sell-off after lab CEOs called for slowing frontier AI (Sept 14 onward)
What happened
NVIDIA returned more of its AI-boom cash to shareholders during a volatile month for AI stocks.
Why it matters
It shows the scale of NVIDIA's cash generation from AI compute in 2026.
Changelog
- 2026-09-29: created
- 2026-09-29: sweep 2026-09-29: added Bloomberg link
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Sources (2)
- officialNVIDIA: $150 billion share repurchase authorization increase
- pressBloomberg: Nvidia boosts share buyback authorization by $150 billion
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