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Nvidia Adds Record $150 Billion to Stock Buyback Plan: What It Says About the AI Boom

Nvidia adds a record $150 billion to its stock buyback authorization, bringing the remaining total to $235 billion as AI infrastructure revenue surges. The post Nvidia Adds Record $150 Billion to Stock Buyback Plan: What It Says About the AI Boom appeared first on TechRepublic .

Nvidia has added a record $150 billion to its stock buyback authorization, expanding the remaining total to $235 billion. This significant increase marks the largest boost in history and indicates the financial strength brought by the AI boom. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang linked the decision to the company's booming AI business, stating that the company's cash generation provides the capacity to invest in AI technologies and return capital to shareholders.

The move follows Nvidia's previous $80 billion increase in share repurchases in May and the company's strong performance in the first half of fiscal 2027, generating $96.2 billion in revenue. Nvidia's financial capabilities, including substantial cash generation, access to debt markets, and a large capital-return program, further underscore the impact of the AI infrastructure boom on the company.

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