{
  "id": 7430040,
  "title": "Technology and banks boost share buybacks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/tecnologicas-y-bancos-disparan-la-recompra-de-acciones",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-15T00:15:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Expansion ES",
    "slug": "expansion-es",
    "url": "https://www.expansion.com/inversion/2026/09/15/6aa8376ee5fdeadb368b458e.html"
  },
  "original_language": "es",
  "account": "Global share buybacks surged 26.8% in the second quarter to $572 billion, driven by the technology sector, which spent over $121 billion, a 7.3% increase. Tech companies such as Salesforce, Apple, Toyota, and Nvidia led the quarterly ranking of largest share buyers. According to Janus Henderson's Global Dividend and Share Buyback Index, Spanish companies, including BBVA, Endesa, and Repsol, also made significant share buybacks, totaling $3.1 billion. The financial sector remains the largest dividend payer globally, with payouts of over $239.7 billion, an 8.1% increase. Janus Henderson predicts dividends will rise 5-6% and share buybacks 7-8% by 2026.",
  "summary": "Share buybacks reach $572 billion globally, after surging almost 27% in the second quarter. Salesforce, Apple, Toyota, and Nvidia are at the top of the Janus Henderson ranking. Spanish listed companies exceeded $3.1 billion, with BBVA as the leader in Spain and second in Europe, behind Shell.",
  "key_points": [
    "Share buybacks surged 26.8% in Q2, totaling $572 billion",
    "Technology sector led buybacks, outpacing financial sector",
    "BBVA, Endesa, and Repsol were top European bank buyers"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The surge in share buybacks, led by technology companies and banks, signals a significant shift in corporate priorities, highlighting their confidence in financial performance and cash generation.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}