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Get filing alertsNetflix authorizes $25B stock buyback, bringing total repurchase capacity to $31.8B
Filed April 23, 2026 · Period ending April 22, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Board approved new $25 billion share repurchase program on April 22, 2026, with no expiration date, adding to $6.8 billion remaining from December 2024 authorization for total capacity of approximately $31.8 billion.
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Company had $6.8 billion available under prior December 2024 buyback program as of March 31, 2026, indicating Netflix has been actively returning capital to shareholders.
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Repurchases may use various methods including open market purchases, Rule 10b5-1 trading plans, private transactions, or accelerated buyback agreements, giving management execution flexibility.
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Summary
Netflix significantly expanded its capital return program by authorizing an additional $25 billion in share repurchases, bringing total available buyback capacity to roughly $31.8 billion. This substantial authorization signals management's confidence in the company's cash generation and commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
The program has no expiration date, allowing Netflix to execute opportunistically based on market conditions. For retail investors, this is a positive signal about Netflix's financial strength and cash flow outlook. Large buyback programs typically reduce share count over time, which can boost earnings per share even if total profits remain flat.
The disclosure that $6.8 billion remained from the prior authorization as of March 31 suggests Netflix has been actively buying back stock. Watch Netflix's quarterly earnings reports for updates on actual repurchase activity and remaining authorization levels. The pace of buybacks will indicate whether management views the stock as attractively valued and how they're balancing capital allocation between buybacks, content investment, and other priorities.
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The Company had approximately $6.8 billion available for repurchase as of March 31, 2026 under the Company’s December 2024 share repurchase authorization.
As of March 31, 2026, Netflix had $6.8 billion remaining under its December 2024 buyback authorization. This disclosure provides transparency on how much of the prior authorization has been utilized and confirms the company's ongoing capital return activity.
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