BlackBerry Announces Renewal of Normal Course Issuer Bid Share Buyback Program
Rhea-AI Summary
BlackBerry (NYSE:BB) announced TSX acceptance to renew its normal course issuer bid to repurchase up to 26,785,714 common shares (≈4.58% of public float) starting May 12, 2026 and ending no later than May 11, 2027. Shares purchased will be cancelled.
As of April 30, 2026, BlackBerry had 586,061,407 common shares outstanding; 18,136,158 shares were repurchased under the prior NCIB at a weighted average price of US$3.85.
Positive
- NCIB size: 26,785,714 shares (~4.58% of public float)
- Commencement: NCIB starts May 12, 2026 and runs to May 11, 2027
- Prior repurchases: 18,136,158 shares repurchased at US$3.85 average
- Cancellation: Shares purchased under the NCIB will be cancelled
- Liquidity outlook: Company expects meaningful positive operating cash flow in fiscal 2027
Negative
- No assurance the company will purchase any or all authorized shares
- Daily TSX purchase limit of 563,825 shares may constrain execution
- NCIB uses cash that could alternatively fund other initiatives
News Market Reaction – BB
In the May 8 session, BB gained 4.43%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +4.3% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 6 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 06 | AI conference showcase | Positive | +7.0% | QNX to demo safe, deterministic AI robotics platform and new benchmark research. |
| Apr 21 | Security report release | Positive | +2.0% | Release of secure communications survey highlighting widespread use of consumer messaging apps. |
| Apr 20 | NVIDIA AI collaboration | Positive | +13.2% | Expanded QNX–NVIDIA collaboration for safety‑critical edge AI across multiple industries. |
| Apr 19 | Leapmotor QNX selection | Positive | +13.2% | Leapmotor selected QNX software for D19 SUV’s centralized controller and features. |
| Apr 16 | Secure comms partnership | Positive | +14.1% | Partnership to integrate SecuSUITE into naval and military communication systems. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent BB headlines around QNX, AI, and secure communications have generally coincided with strong positive price reactions, indicating the stock has often moved higher on technology and partnership news.
Over the past month, BlackBerry has reported several QNX- and security-focused developments, each followed by notable gains. An AI-focused QNX showcase on May 6, 2026 saw shares rise 6.96%. Collaborations with NVIDIA and Leapmotor in April each coincided with moves of 13.17%, while secure communications reports and defense partnerships on April 21 and April 16 produced gains of 2% and 14.11%. Today’s NCIB renewal adds a capital allocation component to this series of product and partnership catalysts.
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WATERLOO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 8, 2026 / BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) today announced that it has received acceptance from the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") for the renewal of its normal course issuer bid ("NCIB") share buyback program. The renewed program allows for the repurchase of up to 26,785,714 of its common shares, representing approximately
Under the NCIB, BlackBerry can purchase its common shares through the TSX, other Canadian stock exchanges, the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE"), and/or alternative trading systems in Canada and the United States. Subject to regulatory approval, purchases of its common shares may also be made by BlackBerry by way of private agreements or share repurchase programs under issuer bid exemption orders issued by securities regulatory authorities. Any BlackBerry common shares purchased through the NCIB will be cancelled.
As of the close of business on April 30, 2026, BlackBerry had 586,061,407 common shares outstanding and the public float was 584,830,432 common shares. The average daily trading volume on the TSX for the 6 months ending on April 30, 2026, was 2,255,303 common shares. Daily purchases through the TSX will be limited to 563,825 common shares, other than block purchases. As of the close of business on April 30, 2026, BlackBerry had repurchased 18,136,158 common shares at a weighted average purchase price of US
The NCIB will commence on May 12, 2026, and will terminate on the earliest of: (A) May 11, 2027, (B) such date as BlackBerry may determine, and (C) the date on which the maximum number of common shares that may be purchased under this NCIB has been reached by BlackBerry.
The purchase price of any common shares purchased by BlackBerry under the NCIB will be the market price at the time of acquisition. The purchase price of any common shares purchased by BlackBerry under issuer bid exemption orders issued by securities regulatory authorities will be determined through negotiations with arm's length third parties and is expected to be at a discount to or around the market price.
BlackBerry further strengthened its balance sheet in fiscal 2026 and expects to generate meaningful positive operating cash flow during fiscal 2027. BlackBerry believes that, from time to time, the market price of its common shares may not fully reflect the underlying value of its business and its future prospects. In such circumstances, the purchase by BlackBerry of its common shares may represent an appropriate use of available funds, since a portion of BlackBerry's excess cash can be invested for an attractive, risk-adjusted return on capital through the NCIB. Common shares purchased under the NCIB will also help to offset the dilutive effect of common shares issued under BlackBerry's equity incentive plan.
Having an NCIB in place at this time will provide BlackBerry with the flexibility to purchase its common shares for cancellation where this aligns with its investment and capital allocation strategies. BlackBerry does not expect that any decision to allocate cash to purchase its common shares will affect its long-term strategy. The actual number of common shares that will be purchased under the NCIB, and the timing of any such purchases, will be determined by BlackBerry, subject to the limits imposed by the TSX, the NYSE and applicable securities laws in Canada and the United States. There cannot be any assurances as to how many common shares, if any, will ultimately be purchased by BlackBerry under the NCIB.
About BlackBerry
BlackBerry (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) provides enterprises and governments the intelligent software and services that power the world around us. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company's high-performance foundational software enables major automakers and industrial giants alike to unlock transformative applications, drive new revenue streams and launch innovative business models, all without sacrificing safety, security, and reliability. With a deep heritage in Secure Communications, BlackBerry delivers operational resiliency with a comprehensive, highly secure, and extensively certified portfolio for mobile fortification, mission-critical communications, and critical events management.
Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws. When used herein, words such as "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "may", "will", "should", "intend", "believe", and similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by BlackBerry Limited in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that BlackBerry believes are appropriate in the circumstances, including but not limited to BlackBerry's beliefs regarding the value of its shares and the investment community's perception thereof, its fiscal 2027 operating cash flow and regulatory requirements. Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including those described in the "Risk Factors" section of BlackBerry's Annual Information Form, which is included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K (copies of which filings may be obtained at www.sedarplus.ca or www.sec.gov). These factors should be considered carefully, and readers should not place undue reliance on BlackBerry's forward-looking statements. BlackBerry has no intention and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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