Nvidia (NVDA) Announces $80 Billion Buyback and 25x Dividend Hike — Here’s Why It Matters

Nvidia (NVDA) surprised investors with a massive shareholder rewards announcement alongside its strong Q1 Fiscal 2027 earnings report, showing just how much cash the AI boom is generating for the company. The company said its board approved an additional $80 billion share repurchase authorization with no expiration date. At the same time, the company raised its quarterly cash dividend from $0.01 per share to $0.25 per share, a 25-fold increase. Meet Samuel – Your Personal Investing ProphetStart a conversation with TipRanks’ trusted, data-backed investment intelligence

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The new dividend will be paid on June 26, 2026, to shareholders of record as of June 4.

The move came after another blockbuster quarter for Nvidia. The company reported Q1 revenue of $81.6 billion, up 85% year-over-year, while data center revenue jumped 92% to a record $75.2 billion as AI demand remained strong.

Why the $80 Billion Buyback Matters