Topic
Quotes that mention buybacks and dividends
15 quotes from 12 companies (Q4 2026: 7, Q3 2026: 8).
The rule
The quote's verbatim text contains "repurchase*", "buyback*", "dividend*", "returning cash to shareholders", "return value to shareholders", "returning value to shareholders".
Whole words or phrases; case is ignored except for terms marked “as written”; a * matches any word ending. A mention is not a summary: the quote may use the word in passing. Every topic and its rule.
Adjusted net income return on equity* was 39.7% over the last 12 months, and approximately $1.5 billion was returned to shareholders in the third quarter through share repurchases and dividends.
We repurchased more than $640 million of shares through the first nine months of the year, reflecting our confidence in Zebra's long-term opportunity and our commitment to disciplined capital allocation.
Our recently increased dividend and plans to resume share repurchases in fiscal 2027 underscore our confidence and disciplined focus on driving sustainable long-term value.
The amended voting agreement announced earlier today establishes a highly supportive framework that enables MGM Resorts to confidently pursue value-creating share repurchases as part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing shareholder value and driving longer-term growth
During the quarter, we deployed capital across both strategic growth initiatives and shareholder returns, including the acquisition of CODY Systems and the repurchase of 1.1 million shares of our common stock.
Our financial flexibility and conviction in the intrinsic value of the business supported more meaningful share repurchase activity during the quarter. At the same time, we continue to invest in our people and the service quality that builds customer loyalty
Given this momentum, we are raising our 2026 outlook and doubling our share repurchase target for the year, balancing investment in the business with returning cash to shareholders.
Our strong operating cash flow enabled us to continue strengthening our financial position while advancing our commitment to return value to shareholders
Our strong balance sheet and cash flow continue to provide significant financial flexibility, enabling us to invest for growth while returning more than $560 million to shareholders in the first half of the year through disciplined share repurchases
We delivered solid revenue growth, expanded profitability and strong free cash flow, while maintaining our disciplined, returns-based approach to capital allocation through substantial share buybacks.
In the first half of 2026, we deployed $1.6 billion on share repurchases and $1.3 billion on acquisitions aligned with our AI builder strategy.
During the quarter, we strategically deployed significant capital through the acquisition of For the Record for $213 million in cash and the use of $505 million for share repurchases.
Consistent with our capital allocation framework and investment grade balance sheet, following the close of the sale transaction we completed $1 billion of share repurchases and repaid more than $7 billion of debt.
In a quarter like this, it is critical that our financial and operational discipline remains strong and that we continue to invest for growth while returning value to shareholders through our dividend.
Moving forward we are leaning into our $1B share repurchase authorization as we continue to balance investment in the business with returning cash to shareholders.