a corporation's purchase of its own outstanding stock; increases earnings/share so stock price rises (which can discourage a takeover attempt)
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stock buyback::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | purchase |
Examples of stock buyback
stock buyback
That case involved disclosure of a stock buyback program that cost $500 million.
From the nytimes.com
Adelson also expressed interest in a stock buyback and in raising the dividends.
From the forbes.com
Cisco also announced plans to expand its stock buyback program by $10 billion.
From the bloomberg.com
After Davis sold Cynet in 1998, the new owners had to conduct a stock buyback.
From the chron.com
Gaylord's board of directors has authorized an $80 million stock buyback plan.
From the tennessean.com
If a stock buyback manages to jack up the market cap, a takeover could be averted.
From the techcrunch.com
The plan includes job cuts and a stock-buyback program worth up to $1 billion.
From the online.wsj.com
Shareholders suggested a stock buyback, given available cash and the depressed price.
From the timesunion.com
In a note, he also hinted at the reinstatement of the company's stock buyback program.
From the forbes.com
