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

Analysts estimate that an annual 3% lift from markets should offer decent upside, driven by a higher share buyback as well as a faster-growing, higher quality business.

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The analysts see two potential effects to next year’s financials if the verdict stands: A meaty share buyback or holding it on its balance sheet and collecting interest.

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Berkshire reported third-quarter earnings a week ago, showing a growing pile of cash and a continued aversion to stock buybacks.

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Higher cash flow over the coming years also raises the potential for additional shareholder returns via share buybacks or special dividends, they added.

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Another issue he flags is that as companies spend on AI, they’ll have left cash to fund stock buybacks.

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