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Stock Buybacks Explained: Mechanics, EPS Math, Taxes

June 6, 2026May 24, 2026 by Bruno

How share repurchases actually work — open-market vs ASR vs Dutch auction, the EPS math that drives them, SEC Rule 10b-18, and the 1% excise tax.

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Stock Buybacks vs. Dividends: How Companies Pay You Back

May 22, 2026May 16, 2026 by Bruno

Buybacks and dividends both return cash to shareholders, but they work very differently. Here’s the math, the tax rules, and when each one wins.

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Stock Buybacks vs. Dividends: How They Affect Your Return

May 7, 2026May 2, 2026 by Bruno

Learn how stock buybacks and dividends both return cash to shareholders, how each affects EPS and stock price, and which companies favor each approach.

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How Stock Buybacks and Dividends Work

May 23, 2026April 26, 2026 by Bruno

Learn how stock buybacks and dividends return capital to shareholders, how each is taxed, when each signals management confidence, and which strategy suits which investor.

Categories Market Education Tags dividends, eps accretion, investing basics, share repurchase, shareholder return, stock buybacks Leave a comment

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