Netflix authorizes additional $25 billion stock repurchase, no expiration date
Netflix's board approved a new $25 billion share repurchase authorization on April 22, 2026, on top of the program approved in December 2024. The company said it had about $6.8 billion left under the December 2024 authorization as of March 31, 2026, so the new program would substantially expand its buyback capacity for shareholders. The filing notes Netflix is not obligated to buy any specific number of shares and may stop at any time.
Key points
- Board authorized an additional $25 billion of common stock repurchases on April 22, 2026, with no expiration date
- About $6.8 billion remained under the December 2024 authorization as of March 31, 2026
- Repurchases may be made via open market, Rule 10b5-1 trading plans, private deals, accelerated repurchases or block purchases
- Netflix may discontinue repurchases without notice and is not required to buy any specific number of shares
The filing
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