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MGIC Investment Corporation Announces Additional $750 Million Share Repurchase Program and Quarterly Dividend of $0.15 Per Share

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MGIC Investment Corporation (NYSE: MTG) announced a board-approved additional $750 million share repurchase authorization and declared a $0.15 quarterly cash dividend per share. The repurchase authorization may be executed via open market, privately negotiated transactions or Rule 10b5-1 plans through December 31, 2028. The dividend is payable May 21, 2026 to shareholders of record on May 6, 2026. The repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued and does not obligate the company to repurchase any shares. A conference call/webcast to discuss the quarter ended March 31, 2026, is scheduled for April 30, 2026.

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Positive

  • Board authorized a $750 million share repurchase program
  • Declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share payable May 21, 2026
  • Repurchase authority extends through December 31, 2028 including 10b5-1 plans

Negative

  • Repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time
  • Authorization does not require the company to repurchase any shares

News Market Reaction – MTG

+2.13%
+2.13% Session close to close

In the Apr 23 session, MTG gained 2.13%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

This announcement extends MGIC’s multi-year capital return strategy, adding a new $750 million buyba...
Analysis

This announcement extends MGIC’s multi-year capital return strategy, adding a new $750 million buyback authorization and maintaining a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share. Historically, similar updates have led to modestly positive reactions, suggesting investors view them as supportive but not transformational. Key factors to monitor include actual buyback execution versus authorization size, upcoming Q1 2026 results, and any shifts in credit or housing conditions that could affect earnings capacity behind these payouts.

Key Figures

Share repurchase authorization: $750 million Quarterly dividend: $0.15 per share Dividend record date: May 6, 2026 +5 more
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Share repurchase authorization $750 million Additional buyback program authorized through December 31, 2028
Quarterly dividend $0.15 per share Cash dividend payable May 21, 2026
Dividend record date May 6, 2026 Shareholders of record eligible for $0.15 dividend
Conference call date April 30, 2026 Call to discuss Q1 2026 results
Prior buyback program size $750 million Additional repurchase program announced April 24, 2025
2025 dividend level $0.13 per share Quarterly dividend with 2025 buyback announcement
2024 dividend level $0.115 per share Quarterly dividend with 2024 buyback announcement
Shares outstanding 214,953,360 shares As of April 2026 from Form 144 filings

Previous Buybacks,dividends Reports

2 past events · Latest: Apr 24 (Positive)
Same Type Pattern 2 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
Apr 24 Buyback & dividend Positive +2.3% Announced $750M buyback authorization and $0.13 quarterly dividend increase.
Apr 25 Buyback & dividend Positive +0.1% Announced $750M buyback plan with a $0.115 quarterly dividend.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Similar buyback/dividend announcements in 2024 and 2025 produced modestly positive next-day moves, suggesting the market has historically welcomed these capital return updates.

Recent Company History

This announcement continues a multi-year pattern of MGIC pairing sizable repurchase authorizations with incremental dividend increases. In April 2024 and April 2025, the company also unveiled additional $750 million buyback programs alongside quarterly dividend raises from $0.115 to $0.13 per share. Those prior events led to small positive price reactions, indicating investors have generally viewed MGIC’s capital return actions favorably and as part of an ongoing strategy rather than a one-off move.

Key Terms

share repurchase program, rule 10b5-1
2 terms
share repurchase program financial
"approved an additional share repurchase program with authorization to purchase up to $750 million"
A share repurchase program is when a company buys back its own shares from the marketplace. This reduces the total number of shares available, which can increase the value of each remaining share and signal confidence in the company's prospects. For investors, it often suggests that the company believes its stock is undervalued or that it has extra cash to return to shareholders.
rule 10b5-1 regulatory
"through the use of trading plans intended to qualify under Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities"
Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.

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MILWAUKEE, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MGIC Investment Corporation (NYSE: MTG) announced its board of directors has approved an additional share repurchase program with authorization to purchase up to $750 million of its common stock.

The company is authorized to repurchase shares of its common stock from time to time through privately negotiated, open market or other transactions (including through the use of trading plans intended to qualify under Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) at any time prior to December 31, 2028. The share repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time and does not require the company to acquire any amount of common stock. 

The company also announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share payable on May 21, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 6, 2026. 

As previously announced, the company will hold a conference call/webcast on Thursday, April 30, 2026, to discuss the results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

About MGIC

Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation (MGIC) (mgic.com), the principal subsidiary of MGIC Investment Corporation, provides mortgage insurance solutions that support responsible credit risk management for mortgage lenders and investors and enable borrowers to qualify for mortgages with lower down payments. As the founder and longstanding leader of today's private mortgage insurance industry, MGIC continues to guide the industry's evolution while serving as a trusted partner to lenders across the country.

From time-to-time MGIC Investment Corporation releases important information via postings on its corporate website, and via postings on MGIC's website, and it intends to continue to do so in the future. Such postings include corrections of previous disclosures and may be made without any other disclosure. Investors and other interested parties are encouraged to enroll to receive automatic email alerts and Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds regarding new postings. Enrollment information for MGIC Investment Corporation alerts can be found at https://mtg.mgic.com/shareholder-services/email-alerts. For information about our underwriting and rates, see https://www.mgic.com/underwriting.

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SOURCE MGIC Investment Corporation

FAQ

What did MGIC (MTG) announce about its share repurchase program on April 23, 2026?

MGIC announced an additional $750 million authorization to repurchase common stock. According to MGIC, purchases may occur via open market, privately negotiated transactions or Rule 10b5-1 plans through December 31, 2028.

When is MGIC (MTG) paying the declared dividend and who is eligible?

MGIC will pay a $0.15 per share dividend on May 21, 2026. According to MGIC, shareholders of record as of May 6, 2026 are eligible to receive the payment.

Does MGIC (MTG) have to repurchase shares under the new $750 million authorization?

No, the repurchase authorization does not obligate repurchases and may be suspended. According to MGIC, the program "does not require the company to acquire any amount of common stock."

How long is MGIC's (MTG) new repurchase authorization valid and what methods can it use?

The authorization runs through December 31, 2028 and can use open-market trades, private transactions, or Rule 10b5-1 plans. According to MGIC, purchases may occur from time to time by these methods.