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Buybacks News 10 January 2026 - 28 January 2026

Nextpower stock jumps nearly 14% after buyback plan and higher outlook

Nextpower stock jumps nearly 14% after buyback plan and higher outlook

Nextpower shares jumped 14% to $120.30 Wednesday after the company raised its FY2026 outlook and announced a $500 million buyback. Third-quarter revenue reached $909 million with adjusted earnings of $1.10 per share. Nextpower now expects full-year revenue between $3.425 billion and $3.5 billion. Analysts issued upgrades and higher price targets following the news.
28 January 2026
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Ericsson stock jumps as LM Ericsson unveils first-ever buyback after Q4 profit beat

Ericsson stock jumps as LM Ericsson unveils first-ever buyback after Q4 profit beat

Ericsson shares rose more than 11% in Stockholm after the company beat fourth-quarter profit forecasts and announced its first-ever share buyback, totaling SEK 15 billion. The board proposed raising the dividend to SEK 3.00 per share. Management signaled more cost cuts and job reductions ahead. Shareholder approval for the buyback is set for March 31.
23 January 2026
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Rolls-Royce stock eyes Friday open after fresh buyback filing, with RR shares near records

Rolls-Royce stock eyes Friday open after fresh buyback filing, with RR shares near records

Rolls-Royce repurchased 460,628 shares Thursday as part of its £200 million interim buyback, buying at prices between 1,264.0 and 1,286.5 pence. The stock closed at 1,273 pence, down 0.16%. Another 592,400 shares were bought back Wednesday. Investors await full-year results on Feb. 26 for updates on future capital returns.
16 January 2026
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BAT stock in focus: British American Tobacco buyback update hits ahead of February results

BAT stock in focus: British American Tobacco buyback update hits ahead of February results

British American Tobacco bought back 118,229 shares on Jan. 14 at a VWAP of 4,197.4176p and will cancel them, reducing voting shares to 2,178,299,552. The company extended its repurchase programme by up to £1.3 billion for 2026, with UBS handling buybacks during the closed period. BAT shares closed at 4,240.00p on Wednesday, up 0.83%. Full-year results are due Feb. 12.
15 January 2026
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Rolls-Royce stock set for London open after 2.3% dip as buybacks and broker target hikes stay in play

Rolls-Royce stock set for London open after 2.3% dip as buybacks and broker target hikes stay in play

Rolls-Royce shares fell 2.3% to 12.75 pounds Wednesday after hitting a 52-week high the previous day. The company repurchased 428,382 shares on Jan. 13 as part of its £200 million buyback program. Deutsche Bank and RBC raised their target prices this week, maintaining buy ratings. Investors await further buyback news and full-year earnings guidance.
15 January 2026
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British American Tobacco stock edges up as buyback rolls on — what BATS investors watch next

British American Tobacco stock edges up as buyback rolls on — what BATS investors watch next

London, Jan 14, 2026, 08:52 GMT — Regular session Shares of British American Tobacco (BATS.L) ticked up 0.5% to 4,227 pence (£42.27) by 0850 GMT on Wednesday. The company revealed it repurchased 110,393 shares on Jan. 13 at a volume-weighted average price of 4,144.2212 pence. The buyback prices fluctuated between 4,115p and 4,201p. (Investing.com) Buyback announcements carry extra weight these days as investors assess how much cushion share repurchases might provide ahead of the next earnings season. BAT’s full-year 2025 results are set for release on Feb. 12, according to its financial calendar. (bat.com) A buyback happens when a company
14 January 2026
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Vodafone stock ticks up in London after fresh buyback filing; traders eye Feb. 5 update

Vodafone stock ticks up in London after fresh buyback filing; traders eye Feb. 5 update

London, January 12, 2026, 08:42 GMT — Regular session Shares of Vodafone Group in London ticked higher early Monday following the company’s announcement of new stock purchases as part of its ongoing share buyback programme. The filing matters because it offers the market an almost real-time glimpse of how swiftly Vodafone is turning cash back into shareholder returns, especially at a time when the stock reacts sharply to any signals about cash generation. The week kicks off with investors watching closely for the next update, following a strong rally in recent months that’s left the shares craving follow-through instead of
12 January 2026
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Rolls-Royce stock set for London open after fresh buyback print — here’s what matters next

Rolls-Royce stock set for London open after fresh buyback print — here’s what matters next

London, Jan 12, 2026, 07:55 GMT — Premarket Rolls-Royce (RR.L) announced on Monday it repurchased 398,806 shares on Jan. 9 as part of its 200 million-pound interim buyback programme. The shares were acquired at a volume-weighted average price of about 1,285p, a measure that weighs larger trades more heavily, and will be cancelled, the company confirmed. (Investegate) The repurchase activity is crucial at this stage since the interim programme is scheduled to continue until Rolls-Royce’s 2025 full-year results on Feb. 26. The company has indicated that the total share buyback amount for 2026 will be decided by the board and
12 January 2026
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Vodafone stock slips into weekend as buybacks roll on and India stake resurfaces

Vodafone stock slips into weekend as buybacks roll on and India stake resurfaces

LONDON, Jan 11, 2026, 08:34 GMT — Market closed Vodafone Group Plc shares fell 2.36% on Friday, ending at 101.20 pence. The stock dipped as low as 101.10 pence during the session, pulling back from a 104.15 pence peak recorded the previous day, market data showed. (Investing.com) The pullback is significant because Vodafone has refocused on cash returns, and the market wastes no time challenging that commitment when the share price dips. Even with share buybacks, a slowdown in cash generation can still let investors down. No fresh headlines emerged Sunday. Investors head into Monday focused on two developments: ongoing
11 January 2026
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RELX PLC stock ends week higher on buyback update, with Feb. 12 results in focus

RELX PLC stock ends week higher on buyback update, with Feb. 12 results in focus

London, Jan 10, 2026, 07:55 GMT — Market closed RELX PLC shares closed higher on Friday after the information and analytics group disclosed another day of buybacks. The stock ended at 3,178 pence, up about 0.95% from the prior close, and traded between 3,136 and 3,180 pence, leaving it below its 52-week high of 4,205. (Investing.com) The daily buyback notices do not usually move markets on their own. But they set a steady baseline for a stock that many investors treat as a defensive holding ahead of full-year results, when guidance and cash returns come back into view. Buybacks matter
10 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

7 February 2026
Caterpillar shares surged 7.1% to $726.20 Friday, driving the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The move erased recent losses and followed insider selling by Group President Bob De Lange earlier in the week. Deere and CNH Industrial also gained as investors rotated into industrial stocks. Markets await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.
Amazon stock slides as $200B AI spending plan meets cautious profit outlook

Amazon stock slides as $200B AI spending plan meets cautious profit outlook

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 9% Friday after the company announced plans for $200 billion in 2026 capital spending, mainly for AWS and AI, and issued a first-quarter profit outlook below estimates. The stock drop could erase $200 billion in market value. Fourth-quarter net sales rose 14% to $213.4 billion, while free cash flow declined due to higher spending on AI infrastructure.
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