Infosys Plans 5th Share Buyback: Infosys Ltd (NSE: INFY) shares jumped over 4% as the IT services giant gears up to consider its 5th share buyback this week. Check key details, investor updates, and market reaction.
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- 1 Infosys share price
- 2 Infosys Plans 5th Share Buyback
- 3 Infosys buyback history
- 4 What does it mean for Infosys?
- 5 FAQs on Infosys Share Price & 5th Buyback 2025
- 5.1 1. Why did Infosys shares jump on September 9, 2025?
- 5.2 2. What is Infosys planning on September 11, 2025?
- 5.3 3. How many buybacks has Infosys done so far?
- 5.4 4. What was Infosys’ first share buyback?
- 5.5 5. What was the size of Infosys’ last buyback in 2022?
- 5.6 6. Why does Infosys conduct share buybacks?
- 5.7 7. How does a share buyback impact Infosys’ stock price?
- 5.8 8. What premium can investors expect in Infosys buybacks?
- 5.9 9. Will Infosys’ buyback affect other IT stocks?
- 5.10 10. Is Infosys’ 5th buyback a good signal for long-term investors?
Infosys share price: Infosys shares rallied as much as 4.37% to ₹1,495.60 apiece on the NSE on Tuesday, September 9, as the IT services major on Monday evening said in its stock exchange filing that its board will meet on Thursday, September 11, to consider the share buyback proposal.
“The Board of Directors (“Board”) of Infosys Limited (“Company”) will consider a proposal for buyback of fully paid-up equity shares of the Company at its meeting to be held on September 11, 2025, in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Buy-Back of Securities) Regulations, 2018, as amended,” Infosys said in a regulatory filing dated Monday.
“The outcome of the Board meeting will be disseminated to the stock exchanges after the conclusion of the Board meeting on September 11, 2025, in accordance with the applicable provisions of the LODR Regulations,” the Bengaluru-based company added.
If approved, this will be the fifth share buyback to be conducted by Infosys.
Infosys buyback history
Infosys launched its first share buyback in 2017, valued at ₹13,000 crore. The tender offer was executed at a price of ₹1,150 per share, enabling Infosys to repurchase around 11.3 crore shares.
The company announced its second buyback in 2019 when it repurchased shares worth ₹8,260 crore.
Continuing its policy of returning surplus cash, Infosys announced another open market buyback in 2021. The size was pegged at ₹9,200 crore, with a maximum price of ₹1,750 per share. This came at a time when the IT sector was witnessing robust demand amid global digital transformation.
The last buyback was conducted by the company in 2022 when it bought back shares worth ₹9,300 crore at ₹1,850 per share.
What does it mean for Infosys?
The share buyback proposal is expected to fire up Infosys’ stock price. The announcement comes at a time when the Indian IT services sector has been going through a slowdown for a long period.
The share buyback, or repurchase, reduces the number of outstanding shares and increases the EPS (since profit is spread over fewer shares). Higher EPS can improve stock valuations and attract investors.
Besides, companies conduct share buybacks to reward shareholders by buying back shares and returning excess cash on their books to investors. The share buyback price is generally at a premium to the prevailing market price.
A share buyback is also conducted to signal that management believes the company’s shares are undervalued.
It sends a positive message to the market that the company thinks its stock is worth more than its current price.
Along with Infosys, other IT stocks are also expected to rally in today’s session.
Infosys shares surged over 4% after the company announced that its board will meet on September 11, 2025, to consider a share buyback proposal.
2. What is Infosys planning on September 11, 2025?
Infosys’ board of directors will review and decide on a share buyback proposal in line with SEBI regulations.
3. How many buybacks has Infosys done so far?
If approved, this will be the 5th share buyback by Infosys. The company has already conducted buybacks in 2017, 2019, 2021, and 2022.
Infosys’ first buyback was in 2017, worth ₹13,000 crore at a price of ₹1,150 per share.
5. What was the size of Infosys’ last buyback in 2022?
In 2022, Infosys bought back shares worth ₹9,300 crore at a price of ₹1,850 per share.
Infosys conducts buybacks to reward shareholders, return surplus cash, improve earnings per share (EPS), and signal confidence in the company’s valuation.
A buyback reduces the number of outstanding shares, increases EPS, and usually boosts investor confidence, leading to a rise in stock price.
Generally, Infosys announces buybacks at a premium price compared to the prevailing market rate, giving investors higher value for their shares.
9. Will Infosys’ buyback affect other IT stocks?
Yes, positive sentiment around Infosys’ buyback may also lift other IT sector stocks due to sector-wide optimism.
10. Is Infosys’ 5th buyback a good signal for long-term investors?
Yes, buybacks usually indicate that the company is financially strong and confident in its future growth, which is positive for long-term investors.