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Ameriprise Financial Authorizes $5.5 Billion Share Buyback Extension
Summary
The wealth management firm announced a new share repurchase program running through September 2028, reinforcing its capital return strategy after a recent earnings beat and a more than 10% gain in its stock price since early June.
Ameriprise Financial (NYSE: AMP) announced its board of directors has authorized an additional $5.5 billion for share repurchases. The new authorization extends the company's capital return program through September 30, 2028, signaling continued confidence in its financial position and a commitment to delivering value to shareholders.
Buyback Details
The share repurchase plan reinforces Ameriprise's long-standing strategy of returning a significant portion of its earnings to investors. According to an analysis by Investing.com, the company has historically returned approximately 91% of its earnings through dividends and buybacks.
This latest authorization follows a period of strong performance for the company. The stock has gained 10.45% since June 1, 2026, according to market data cited in the same report.
Recent Performance
The buyback news comes on the heels of a solid second-quarter earnings report. On July 23, Ameriprise reported Q2 2026 earnings per share of $11.07, beating the consensus estimate of $10.78 by 2.7%. Revenue for the quarter also exceeded analyst expectations by 2.3%.
AdFollowing the report, market sentiment has remained positive. Ten analysts have revised their earnings estimates upward for the upcoming quarter, with no downward revisions, as reported by Investing.com.
Financial Context
Ameriprise's capital return strategy is supported by strong underlying financial metrics. Key figures highlighted by Investing.com's analysis include:
- A return on equity of 55%.
- Free cash flow of $8.1 billion over the last twelve months.
- A consistent dividend payment record spanning 22 consecutive years.
The company's current dividend yield stands at 1.37%. The combination of share repurchases and dividends underscores its focus on shareholder returns.
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