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Get filing alertsBlackBerry renews buyback for up to 26.8M shares, projects positive cash flow in FY2027
Filed May 8, 2026 · Period ending May 8, 2026 · ~1 min read
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BlackBerry expects to generate meaningful positive operating cash flow during fiscal 2027, supporting the renewed buyback program after strengthening its balance sheet in fiscal 2026.
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TSX approved renewal of BlackBerry's normal course issuer bid to repurchase up to 26,785,714 shares (4.58% of public float) from May 12, 2026 through May 11, 2027; purchased shares will be cancelled.
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Under the expiring program, BlackBerry repurchased 18,136,158 shares at a weighted average price of US$3.85, representing 65% utilization of the 27,855,153 share authorization.
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Management believes the market may undervalue the company's shares relative to business fundamentals and future prospects, positioning the buyback as an attractive use of excess cash and a way to offset equity compensation dilution.
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Summary
BlackBerry announced TSX approval to renew its share buyback program, authorizing the repurchase of up to 26.8 million shares (4.58% of the public float) over the next year starting May 12, 2026. The company repurchased 18.1 million shares under the expiring program at an average price of $3.85, utilizing about 65% of its prior authorization. The renewal comes with a notable forward-looking statement: BlackBerry expects to generate meaningful positive operating cash flow during fiscal 2027 after strengthening its balance sheet in fiscal 2026.
This cash generation outlook provides the financial foundation for the buyback. Management frames the program as a capital allocation decision based on perceived undervaluation, stating the market may not fully reflect the company's underlying business value and future prospects. For retail holders, the combination of renewed buyback authorization and positive cash flow guidance signals management confidence in the business trajectory and financial stability.
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