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Ameriprise Financial boosts share buybacks with $5.5B authorization, seen as value play by investors.

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06 Oct 2026
Rayan Ahmad
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Bullish
Ameriprise Financial boosts share buybacks with $5.5B authorization, seen as value play by investors.

Ameriprise Financial has authorized an additional $5.5 billion for share repurchases through September 2028, supported by $2.1 billion in excess capital and $2.8 billion in liquidity. The company returned $1.9 billion to shareholders in H1 2026, including buying back 3.3 million shares, which can increase earnings per share. While BMO Capital rates the stock as Market Perform, Zacks highlights it as a potential value investment, though no definitive undervaluation is confirmed. This buyback program signals strong capital allocation and may appeal to investors seeking value in the financial sector.

Ameriprise Financial's buyback and value potential is the subject, with Pluang's market data providing context. For readers following the Financials sector, 75 of 85 priced US stocks rose today. Morgan Stanley was priced at USD 192.95 with a 1-day change of +1.45%, typical hold time on Pluang 95 days, and order activity 93% Sell / 7% Buy. Bank of Nova Scotia was at USD 90.39 with +1.40%, hold time 103 days, and order activity 0% Sell / 100% Buy. Goldman Sachs Group Inc was at USD 905.79 with +1.38%, hold time 103 days, and order activity 3% Sell / 97% Buy. Data is as of Oct 06, 2026 21:12 WIB.

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