Equity

Share Repurchase Authorization Limit

Intuit Share Repurchase Authorization Limit decreased by 45.7% to $1.90B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 32.1%, from $2.80B to $1.90B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Share Repurchase Authorization Limit shows an upward trend with a 12.5% CAGR. 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 2020
Last reportedQ3 2026May 20, 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.

Metric ID: share_repurchase_authorization_limit

Historical Data

21 periods
 Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Value$1.80B$2.00B$3.00B$2.50B$2.00B$2.30B$3.00B$2.50B$2.00B$2.30B$3.20B$2.70B$2.10B$3.00B$4.30B$3.60B$2.80B$3.20B$3.20B$3.50B$1.90B
QoQ Change+11.1%+50.0%-16.7%-20.0%+15.0%+30.4%-16.7%-20.0%+15.0%+39.1%-15.6%-22.2%+42.9%+43.3%-16.3%-22.2%+14.3%+0.0%+9.4%-45.7%
YoY Change+11.1%+15.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+6.7%+8.0%+5.0%+30.4%+34.4%+33.3%+33.3%+6.7%-25.6%-2.8%-32.1%
Range$1.80B$4.30B
CAGR+1.1%
Avg YoY Growth+7.3%
Median YoY Growth+6.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Intuit's share repurchase authorization limit?
Intuit (INTU) reported share repurchase authorization limit of $1.90B in Q1 2026.
How has Intuit's share repurchase authorization limit changed year-over-year?
Intuit's share repurchase authorization limit decreased by 32.1% year-over-year, from $2.80B to $1.90B.
What is the long-term trend for Intuit's share repurchase authorization limit?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Intuit's share repurchase authorization limit has grown at a 12.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.00B to $3.20B.
What does share repurchase authorization limit mean?
The maximum amount the company is allowed to spend on buying back its own stock.