Nvidia Returns Record $26 Billion to Shareholders Amid Strong Free Cash Flow Growth
In fiscal Q2 2027, Nvidia returned a record $26 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends. This marked a significant increase in its quarterly dividend, which jumped by 25 times to $0.25 per share. The move reflects the company's strategy of returning at least half of its free cash flow to investors as it generates substantial revenue from AI data center demand. Nvidia plans to continue this capital return policy through buybacks and dividends, with CFO Colette Kress stating that strategic uses such as acquisitions will be netted out. The stock repurchase activity in Q2 alone nearly matched the total for fiscal 2025, signaling a shift toward more aggressive shareholder returns. The company's free cash flow is expected to grow sharply over the next three years, potentially allowing further dividend increases and higher yields as revenue accelerates from both large tech clients and emerging AI startups.
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