What are share buybacks?
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 17 2024
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Source: Yahoo Finance
Share Buyback Trends: Major tech companies like Microsoft, Apple, and Alphabet have announced significant share buyback programs in 2024, reflecting a strategy to return cash to investors and enhance stock value, despite a recent decline in the overall volume of buybacks globally.
Reasons for Buybacks: Companies engage in share repurchases to reduce debt, improve financial stability, and signal confidence in their stock's value, while also providing a flexible method of returning excess cash to shareholders.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
