Calix adds $100M to stock buyback authorization
Repurchases may use open-market or privately negotiated transactions, but the program does not require Calix to buy any shares or dollar amount.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Calix, Inc. (CALX) announced that its board increased the authorization to repurchase common stock by an additional $100 million under the existing stock repurchase program.
Repurchases may be made from time to time through open-market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, or other methods, subject to applicable legal requirements. The program does not obligate Calix to purchase any dollar amount or number of shares and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. Purchase timing, price, and size depend on prevailing stock prices, economic and market conditions, and other considerations.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 8.01, 9.01
2 items
Item 8.01
Other Events
Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Additional repurchase authorization: $100 million
Customers: More than 1,200 customers
Platform investment: More than $2 billion
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Additional repurchase authorization
$100 million
Under the existing stock repurchase program
Customers
More than 1,200 customers
Customers using the Calix One platform
Platform investment
More than $2 billion
Investment in the Calix One platform over 15 years
Culture and innovation awards
81 awards
Since 2025 alone
Key Terms
stock repurchase program, open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, forward-looking statements
4 terms
stock repurchase program financial
"under the existing stock repurchase program"
A stock repurchase program is when a company buys back its own shares from the market. This can make each remaining share more valuable and shows that the company believes its stock is a good investment. It’s like a business treating its shares like a limited resource, hoping to boost confidence and share prices.
open market purchases financial
"may include open market purchases"
Open market purchases are buys of a company’s shares (or other securities) made on public exchanges at prevailing market prices rather than through private deals. For investors this matters because when a company buys back its own stock it reduces the number of shares available, which can boost per-share earnings and often signals management’s confidence; it also affects supply, demand and short-term liquidity much like someone quietly buying up items from a crowded marketplace.
privately negotiated transactions financial
"privately negotiated transactions or otherwise"
Privately negotiated transactions are deals made directly between parties without involving a public marketplace or open auction. They are like private sales between two individuals rather than items sold at a busy marketplace open to everyone. For investors, these transactions can offer more tailored terms and privacy, but they may also carry different risks and less transparency compared to public exchanges.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This press release contains forward-looking statements"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
FAQ
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How much did Calix add to its stock repurchase authorization?
Calix’s board increased the authorization by an additional $100 million under the existing stock repurchase program.
How may Calix make stock repurchases?
Repurchases may be made from time to time through open-market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, or other methods, in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Does Calix have to use the additional repurchase authorization?
No. The program does not obligate Calix to purchase any dollar amount or number of shares, and it may be suspended or discontinued at any time.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 8, 2026
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On October 8, 2026, Calix, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that its board of directors increased the Company’s authorization to repurchase its common stock by an additional $100 million under the existing stock repurchase program.
The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Such information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is not incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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99.1 | Press Release dated October 8, 2026, announcing increase in stock repurchase authorization. | |||||||
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Exhibit 99.1
Calix Increases Stock Repurchase Authorization by An Additional $100 Million
SAN JOSE, CA—October 8, 2026—Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced that its board of directors increased the authorization to repurchase the Company’s common stock by an additional $100 million under the existing stock repurchase program. The additional authorization is intended to provide the Company with greater flexibility to continue its disciplined capital allocation approach.
Under the repurchase program, repurchases can be made from time to time using a variety of methods, which may include open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, all in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission and other applicable legal requirements. The specific timing, price and size of the purchases will depend on prevailing stock prices, general economic and market conditions, and other considerations consistent with the Company’s capital allocation strategy. The stock repurchase program does not obligate Calix to purchase any dollar amount or number of shares of common stock and the program may be suspended or discontinued at any time.
About Calix
Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) is an AI platform company that enables service providers to transform their operations and accelerate delivery of differentiated experiences—so they can compete and win in the markets and communities they serve.
Through the AI-native Calix One platform, service providers can securely and privately activate agentic-AI alongside their human teams to acquire new subscribers, grow existing subscriber revenue, and build loyalty across residential, business, municipal, and MDU markets. More than 1,200 customers of all sizes leverage the Calix One platform, which has evolved over 15 years at an investment of more than $2 billion.
Calix innovation cycles are underpinned by a strong financial balance sheet and a people first culture that routinely earns broad industry recognition—winning 81 culture and innovation awards since 2025 alone, as well as Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2026.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are based upon management’s current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Forward-looking statements relate to, but are not limited to, Calix’s stock repurchase program, are based upon information available to us as of the date of this release, and we assume no obligation to revise or update any such forward-looking statement to reflect any event or circumstance after the date of this release, except as required by law. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from current expectations based on risks and uncertainties affecting Calix’s business. The reader is cautioned not to rely on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Additional information on potential factors that could affect Calix’s results and other risks and uncertainties are detailed in its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC and available at www.sec.gov.
Category: Financial
Investor Inquiries:
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InvestorRelations@calix.com
InvestorRelations@calix.com
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