By Michael B. Kelley
Publication Date: 2026-09-28 13:46:00
Nvidia stock popped in early trading after the AI hardware giant announced on Monday morning the largest share buyback in history and a new platform for AI safety guardrails.
The $150 billion stock buyback plan is the largest share repurchase authorization increase in history and brings the company’s total buyback authorization to $235 billion.
Nvidia’s total market cap sits at over $5.5 trillion, making it $500 billion more valuable than the next-largest company, Apple (AAPL).
Check out Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi’s instant analysis of Nvidia’s massive vote of confidence in itself.
Nvidia is expected to announce third quarter earnings results on Nov. 17.
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