buyback

Or buy-back

[bahy-bak]

noun

1. the buying of something that one previously sold.

2. any arrangement to take back something as a condition of a sale, as by a supplier who agrees to purchase its customer's goods.

3. Also called stock buyback. a repurchase by a company of its own stock in the open market, as for investment purposes or for use in future corporate acquisitions.

Word History and Origins

Origin of buyback¹

First recorded in 1960–65; noun use of the verb phrase buy back

Example Sentences

The firm has overcome a post-Covid pandemic slump in trade and problems with international expansion to recently launch its first share buyback and raise its profit outlook for the full year.

From BBC

Manchester City went on to activate their buyback clause and matched Newcastle's offer for their former goalkeeper, who chose to return to Etihad Stadium.

From BBC

Russ Mould, AJ Bell investment director, said the UK stock market had soured following the suggestion, with investors wondering "if the era of bumper profits, dividends and buybacks is now under threat".

From BBC

Even before then, Paramount’s buying habits were constrained by its heavy debt and past penchant for share buybacks, making it difficult for them to invest deeply in new content.

From Los Angeles Times

“Many corporations have prioritized profit margins, stock buybacks and executive compensation over raising worker pay.”

From Salon

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