Rush Enterprises, Inc. Adopts $150 Million Stock Repurchase Program

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Rush Enterprises (NASDAQ: RUSHA) announced that its Board approved a new $150 million stock repurchase program for Class A and Class B common stock effective December 3, 2025. The program replaces and terminates the prior program and expires on December 31, 2026. As of December 2, 2025, the company had repurchased $199.9 million under the prior program, which was terminated effective December 2, 2025. Repurchases may occur via open market or negotiated transactions at management's discretion and will depend on market conditions, stock price and other factors. Management cited strong free cash flow, expense management and a strong balance sheet as support for continuing share repurchases while investing in growth.

Positive

• Authorizes a $150 million repurchase program
• Program extends buyback authority through Dec 31, 2026
• Management cites strong free cash flow and balance sheet

Negative

• Prior program repurchases totaled $199.9 million, leaving limited unused capacity
• Repurchases are discretionary and may be suspended at any time

Insights

Capital Allocation Strategist

Board approved a new $150 million buyback through 2026-12-31, signalling capital-return focus and cash-flow confidence.

Rush Enterprises resets its share-repurchase authorization to $150 million after having repurchased $199.9 million under the prior program that terminated effective 2025-12-02. The company may execute purchases in the open market or through negotiated transactions and will time repurchases at management's discretion. This action directly deploys balance-sheet capacity toward shareholder returns rather than new investments.

Key dependencies include actual free cash flow generation, prevailing market prices, and management discretion over timing and amount; any suspension or discontinuation remains possible before the program expires on 2026-12-31. Monitor quarterly cash-flow metrics and any disclosures of share counts retired or average purchase price to assess capital allocation intensity over the next 12 months. The announcement is a clear, near-term mechanism to return capital and typically reads as positive for per-share metrics if executed without harming liquidity.

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas, Dec. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rush Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: RUSHA & RUSHB), which operates the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America, today announced that its Board of Directors approved a new stock repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase, from time to time, up to an aggregate of $150 million of its shares of Class A common stock, $.01 par value per share, and/or Class B common stock, $.01 par value per share.

“I am pleased to announce the approval of a new $150 million stock repurchase program,” said W.M. “Rusty” Rush, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company. “This announcement reflects our continued confidence in our ability to generate strong free cash flow despite the ongoing challenging industry conditions, as our recent financial results have demonstrated,” Rush stated. “Our ability to manage expenses and the successful execution of certain of our strategic initiatives in recent years have improved our resilience and increased our earnings power in both industry peaks and troughs. In addition, our strategic focus on diversifying our customer base has served us well, and we believe that our operational discipline and strong balance sheet will allow us to continue to invest in our growth strategy while also continuing to return capital to our shareholders as we continue to navigate this difficult market,” Rush added.

This new stock repurchase program replaces the Company’s prior stock repurchase program, which the Company originally announced on December 3, 2024, as a $150 million stock repurchase program, and subsequently increased to $200 million on May 29, 2025. As of December 2, 2025, the Company had repurchased $199.9 million of its shares of common stock under the prior stock repurchase program, which was scheduled to expire on December 31, 2025, and was terminated effective December 2, 2025.

Repurchases under the new stock repurchase program will be made at times and in amounts as the Company deems appropriate and may be made through open market transactions at prevailing market prices, privately negotiated transactions or by other means in accordance with federal securities laws. The actual timing, number and value of repurchases under the new stock repurchase program will be determined by management in its discretion and will depend on a number of factors, including market conditions, stock price and other factors. The new stock repurchase program expires on December 31, 2026, and may be suspended or discontinued at any time.

About Rush Enterprises, Inc.

Rush Enterprises, Inc. is the premier solutions provider to the commercial vehicle industry. The Company owns and operates Rush Truck Centers, the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America, with more than 150 locations in 23 states and Ontario, Canada. These vehicle centers, strategically located in high traffic areas on or near major highways throughout the United States and Ontario, Canada, represent truck and bus manufacturers, including Peterbilt, International, Hino, Isuzu, Ford, Dennis Eagle, IC Bus and Blue Bird. They offer an integrated approach to meeting customer needs – from sales of new and used vehicles to aftermarket parts, service and body shop operations plus financing, insurance, leasing and rental. Rush Enterprises' operations also provide CNG fuel systems (through its investment in Cummins Clean Fuel Technologies, Inc.), telematics products and other vehicle technologies, as well as vehicle up-fitting, chrome accessories and tires. For more information, please visit us at www.rushtruckcenters.com www.rushenterprises.com and www.rushtruckcentersracing.com, on Twitter @rushtruckcenter and Facebook.com/rushtruckcenters.

Certain statements contained in this release and comments by management may include “forward-looking” statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Such forward-looking statements only speak as of the date of this release and the Company assumes no obligation to update the information included in this release. Because such statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, many of which are described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, and our other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Except for our ongoing obligations to disclose material information as required by the federal securities laws, we do not have any obligations or intention to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances in the future or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Contact:
Rush Enterprises, Inc., San Antonio
Steven L. Keller, 830-302-5226

FAQ

What did Rush Enterprises (RUSHA) announce on December 3, 2025?

The company announced a new $150 million stock repurchase program for Class A and Class B common stock.

When does Rush Enterprises' new $150 million buyback program expire?

The new repurchase program expires on December 31, 2026.

How much had Rush Enterprises repurchased under its prior program as of December 2, 2025?

As of December 2, 2025, Rush had repurchased $199.9 million under the prior program.

How will Rush Enterprises execute repurchases under the new program?

Repurchases may be made via open market transactions, privately negotiated transactions, or other means permitted by law.

Will Rush Enterprises definitely repurchase the full $150 million under the new program?

No; repurchases are at management's discretion and depend on market conditions and stock price.

Does the new buyback replace an earlier program for Rush Enterprises (RUSHA)?

Yes; the new $150 million program replaces the prior repurchase program, which was terminated effective December 2, 2025.