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Kanzhun Steps Up Buybacks and Issues New Shares Under Option Plan in March 2026

Story Highlights
  • Kanzhun issued 5,000 new Class A shares on March 24, 2026 from option exercises, lifting total issued shares to 837,535,825.
  • The company repurchased over 2.2 million shares in March 2026 for cancellation under its buyback mandate, reinforcing capital management and shareholder value efforts.
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Kanzhun Steps Up Buybacks and Issues New Shares Under Option Plan in March 2026

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Kanzhun Ltd Sponsored ( (BZ) ) has provided an update.

On March 25, 2026, Kanzhun Limited filed a Form 6-K reporting changes in its share capital, including the issuance of 5,000 new Class A ordinary shares on March 24, 2026 upon the exercise of share options by a non-director participant at an issue price of US$3.0807 per share. As of March 24, 2026, this brought the company’s total issued Class A shares to 837,535,825, while 2,591,278 shares remained reserved with the depositary for future ADS issuances under its share incentive plans.

The filing also detailed an active share repurchase program, with a total of 2,227,420 shares bought back under a June 27, 2025 mandate, including 733,918 shares on March 20, 2026, 744,950 shares on March 23, 2026, and 748,552 shares on March 24, 2026 on the Nasdaq Global Select Market at prices around US$6.68–6.80 per share, all designated for cancellation. These moves signal ongoing capital management efforts that may support earnings per share and shareholder value, while the company remains subject to a moratorium on new share issuance or treasury share sales until April 23, 2026 following the repurchases.

The most recent analyst rating on (BZ) stock is a Buy with a $19.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Kanzhun Ltd Sponsored stock, see the BZ Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on BZ Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, BZ is a Outperform.

Kanzhun Ltd’s strong financial performance and positive earnings call sentiment are the primary drivers of its high score. The company’s robust revenue and profit growth, coupled with successful AI integration, position it well for future growth. However, the technical indicators suggest a bearish trend, and the valuation is moderate, which slightly tempers the overall score.

To see Spark’s full report on BZ stock, click here.

More about Kanzhun Ltd Sponsored

Kanzhun Limited, incorporated in the Cayman Islands and headquartered in Beijing, operates as a foreign private issuer with weighted voting rights and Class A ordinary shares listed in Hong Kong and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. The company is part of the technology and internet sector, focusing on employment and recruitment services in China through its online platforms, and uses American depositary shares (ADSs) to facilitate international investor access.

Average Trading Volume: 3,903,339

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: $6.48B

See more insights into BZ stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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