Press Releases June 5, 2026 06:45 AM

BOSS Zhipin's Ongoing Share Repurchases Reach Over RMB1.67 Billion in 2026

Kanzhun Limited Accelerates Share Buybacks and Commits Significant Capital to Return Value to Shareholders

By Avery Klein BZ

Kanzhun Limited (Nasdaq: BZ) announced continued execution of its share repurchase program in 2026, repurchasing over RMB1.67 billion worth of shares year-to-date. The Board increased the repurchase authorization to US$400 million through August 2027 and pledged to allocate at least 50% of adjusted net income annually for dividends and buybacks over the next three years, indicating strong confidence in future growth and commitment to shareholder value.

BOSS Zhipin's Ongoing Share Repurchases Reach Over RMB1.67 Billion in 2026
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Key Points

  • The company repurchased over RMB1.67 billion of shares so far in 2026, including RMB40.6 million worth on June 4 alone.
  • The Board approved an increase in the share repurchase program authorization to up to US$400 million, extending through August 2027.
  • Kanzhun committed to allocating at least 50% of adjusted net income each year for dividends and share repurchases for the next three years.
  • Sectors impacted include the technology sector, specifically online recruitment and employment services, as well as the stock markets for U.S.-listed Chinese companies.

BEIJING, June 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KANZHUN LIMITED (“BOSS Zhipin” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BZ; HK: 2076) today announced the continued execution of its share repurchase program, utilizing over RMB40.6 million to repurchase 840,198 ordinary shares on June 4, 2026. With this latest repurchase, the Company has made over RMB1.67 billion in share repurchases year-to-date in 2026. This effort underscores the Company's ongoing commitment to delivering value to shareholders.

On March 18, 2026, the Board approved amendments to the existing share repurchase program, increasing the total authorization under the program to repurchase up to US$400 million of the Company's shares (including ADSs) over the extended term of the program through August 28, 2027, in a sign of confidence about the Company's continued growth in the future.

The Company also announced on March 18, 2026 that for each of the three years starting from 2026, it will allocate no less than 50% of the Company’s adjusted net income (a non-GAAP financial measure) of the preceding fiscal year for distribution of dividends and share repurchases. The Board may adjust its share repurchase and dividend plan at its discretion based on financial performance, capital requirements, market conditions, and other relevant factors, and will provide timely updates to shareholders of the Company as and when appropriate in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.


Risks

  • The actual allocation for dividends and buybacks can be adjusted by the Board based on financial performance and market conditions, introducing uncertainty.
  • Market conditions or capital requirements may limit the amount or pace of share repurchases.
  • Regulatory and geopolitical risks related to Chinese companies listed in the U.S. markets may impact stock performance and capital deployment decisions.

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