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Nvidia shares rise after largest-ever $150 billion buyback plan is announced

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Nvidia announced a $150 billion share repurchase program on Monday, the largest such initiative in history, raising its total buyback plan to $235 billion through January 30, 2028. This move follows strong revenue growth and high demand for Nvidia’s AI processors. The company's CEO, Jensen Huang, highlighted the confidence in long-term opportunities driven by advancements in AI and accelerated computing. Following the announcement, Nvidia shares increased by 2.1% during afternoon trading on Monday.

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On September 28, 2026, Nvidia increased its share buyback authorization by a record $150 billion, surpassing Apple’s previous record of $110 billion set in 2024. This move comes amid growing demand for AI chips and brings Nvidia's total buyback capacity to $235 billion, expected to be used through January 2028. Despite a recent slowdown in stock buybacks, Nvidia's board approved the plan to return excess cash to investors and support stock prices as the company experiences rapid revenue growth driven by artificial intelligence technology. The announcement lifted Nvidia’s shares, which had been trading near their lowest valuation since 2015 at about 16.5 times forward earnings.

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Even as artificial intelligence has boosted financial markets and supported U.S. economic growth in recent years, doubts are rising over whether the technology can deliver returns commensurate with the trillions invested.

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2026-09-28 · The Independent

Nvidia shares rise after largest-ever $150 billion buyback plan is announced · assertive framing

Claims (13 extracted, 2 hedged)

Nvidia has authorized an additional $150 billion for share repurchases, capitalizing on rapid revenue expansion driven by soaring demand for its advanced artificial intelligence processors. asserted

Nvidia → authorize → processors

The California-based firm announced the expansion on Monday, describing it as the largest in history and raising its total stock repurchase initiative to $235 billion. asserted

firm → base → billion

According to the company, the buyback strategy is scheduled to be carried out through the end of its fiscal year on Jan. 30, 2028. uncertain

strategy → accord → Jan.

Share repurchases allow businesses to distribute excess capital to shareholders while bolstering stock values. asserted

businesses → allow → values

By reducing the overall number of outstanding shares, companies can elevate earnings per share while demonstrating executive confidence in future financial performance. asserted

companies → reduce → performance

"NVIDIA’s growth is being driven by a once-in-a-generation platform shift to AI and accelerated computing," said Jensen Huang, Nvidia's founder and CEO. asserted

Huang → drive → AI

"Our cash generation gives us the capacity to invest in the technologies that advance this transformation and return capital to shareholders. asserted

that → give → shareholders

This authorization reflects our confidence in the long-term opportunity ahead." asserted

authorization → reflect → opportunity

Following the announcement, Nvidia shares rose 2.1% during afternoon trading on Monday, extending the stock's gains to roughly 24% so far this year. asserted

shares → follow → %

Demand remains high for Nvidia’s premium hardware, which serves as a core foundation for artificial intelligence development. asserted

which → remain → development

Late last month, the semiconductor manufacturer posted quarterly profits totaling $59.69 billion. asserted

manufacturer → post → billion

technology → boost → trillions

Concurrently, the sector faces headwinds from opposition to new data centers and concerns that swift automation could trigger global job losses. uncertain

automation → face → losses