Equity
Share Repurchase Authorization Limit
IDEX Share Repurchase Authorization Limit decreased by 15.0% to $849.70M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 73.5%, from $489.70M to $849.70M. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 29, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher limits suggest strong cash flow and management's belief that the stock is undervalued.
Detailed definition
This is the maximum dollar value or share count authorized by the Board of Directors for the repurchase of the company's...
Peer comparison
Common among mature, cash-generative companies seeking to optimize their capital structure.
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share_repurchase_authorization_limitHistorical Data
15 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $712.00M | $712.00M | $683.70M | $596.20M | $565.20M | $563.80M | $562.80M | $562.80M | $539.70M | $539.70M | $539.70M | $489.70M | $439.70M | $999.70M | $849.70M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | -4.0% | -12.8% | -5.2% | -0.2% | -0.2% | +0.0% | -4.1% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -9.3% | -10.2% | +127.4% | -15.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | -16.3% | -20.6% | -17.5% | -5.6% | -0.4% | -4.3% | -4.1% | -4.1% | -9.3% | -18.5% | +85.2% | +73.5% |
Range$439.70M – $999.70M
CAGR+5.2%
Avg YoY Growth+4.8%
Median YoY Growth-4.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is IDEX's share repurchase authorization limit?
- IDEX (IEX) reported share repurchase authorization limit of $849.70M in Q1 2026.
- How has IDEX's share repurchase authorization limit changed year-over-year?
- IDEX's share repurchase authorization limit increased by 73.5% year-over-year, from $489.70M to $849.70M.
- What does share repurchase authorization limit mean?
- The maximum amount the company is allowed to spend on buying back its own stock.