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Bunge announces $3 billion share repurchase plan

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on March 10, 2026

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· Last updated: April 1, 2026

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March 10 (Reuters) - Bunge Global on Tuesday announced a new $3 billion share repurchase program and a target to return a minimum 50% of its discretionary cash flow to shareholders through dividends

Bunge boosts long‑term profit outlook, announces $3 billion share repurchase plan

Bunge's Financial Outlook and Shareholder Initiatives

Long-Term Earnings Projections

March 10 (Reuters) - Agribusiness company Bunge said on Tuesday it expects earnings to increase to at least $15 per share by 2030 and announced a new $3 billion share repurchase program.

Market Reaction

Shares of the company were up 2.3% at $121.50 in premarket trading.

Commitment to Shareholders

Earnings Baseline and Cash Flow Distribution

The company also set a mid-cycle earnings baseline of about $13 per share and pledged to return at least 50% of discretionary cash flow to shareholders through dividends and buybacks.

Previous Earnings Forecast

Last month, the company forecast 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $7.50 to $8.00.

(Reporting by Sumit Saha in Bengaluru; Editing by Shinjini Ganguli)

Key Takeaways

  • The $3 billion repurchase plan marks a significant uptick in Bunge’s capital-return strategy, reflecting its confidence following the Viterra merger
  • This initiative aligns with Bunge’s broader capital-allocation framework, building on previous authorizations and large-scale share cancellations (investing.com)
  • By targeting a minimum 50 % return of discretionary cash flow to shareholders, Bunge underscores its commitment to shareholder value amid volatile commodity markets (investors.bunge.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the value of Bunge's new share repurchase program?
Bunge has announced a $3 billion share repurchase program.
How much of its discretionary cash flow does Bunge aim to return to shareholders?
Bunge targets returning at least 50% of its discretionary cash flow to shareholders.
Through which methods will Bunge return cash flow to shareholders?
Bunge will return cash flow to shareholders via dividends and share repurchases.

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