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QBE Updates Market on Progress of On-Market Share Buy-Back

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  • QBE Insurance Group reported continued progress in its on-market buy-back, lifting total repurchased shares to more than 5.3 million.
  • The updated buy-back notification signals QBE’s ongoing capital management focus, aiming to return value and potentially bolster earnings per share.
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QBE Updates Market on Progress of On-Market Share Buy-Back

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QBE Insurance Group Limited ( (AU:QBE) ) has provided an announcement.

QBE Insurance Group has updated the market on its on-market share buy-back program for its ordinary fully paid shares. The company reported that it had repurchased a cumulative 4,638,290 shares before the previous trading day and a further 753,934 shares on the previous day, underscoring its ongoing capital management strategy and returning value to shareholders while potentially supporting its share price and earnings per share.

The announcement, dated 25 February 2026, is a daily buy-back notification amending prior disclosures that began with an initial buy-back notice in November 2025. By continuing to execute this buy-back, QBE signals confidence in its balance sheet strength and future prospects, which may influence investor sentiment and the liquidity profile of its shares on the Australian Securities Exchange.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:QBE) stock is a Buy with a A$24.60 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on QBE Insurance Group Limited stock, see the AU:QBE Stock Forecast page.

More about QBE Insurance Group Limited

QBE Insurance Group Limited is an Australia-based insurer listed on the ASX under the code QBE. It operates in the insurance industry, issuing ordinary fully paid shares and providing insurance and related financial services to a broad base of investors and policyholders.

Average Trading Volume: 3,043,130

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: A$29.69B

See more data about QBE stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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