Uber unveils its first-ever share-buyback program for up to $7 billion

Uber unveils its first-ever share-buyback program for up to $7 billion

Last Updated: Feb. 14, 2024 at 2:08 p.m. ET

First Published: Feb. 14, 2024 at 7:04 a.m. ET

Stock is headed for a record high as the ride-sharing company kicks off investor day

Uber unveiled its first share buyback program on Wednesday. Germany OUTOLIVER BERG/AFP/Getty Images

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Uber Technologies Inc.’s stock 12% Wednesday, after the ride-sharing company announced its first-ever share-buyback program with its board authorizing the repurchase of up to $7 billion worth of stock.

The stock was on track for a fresh record close, according to Dow Jones Market Data, based on records that go back to May 10, 2019. That was the day Uber’s stock make its trading debut.

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