Press Releases May 14, 2026 06:30 AM

BOSS Zhipin's Ongoing Share Repurchases Reach Over RMB183 Million in May 2026

KANZHUN LIMITED accelerates share repurchases with RMB183 million spent in May 2026 and raises total buyback authorization to US$400 million.

By Marcus Reed BZ

KANZHUN LIMITED, known as BOSS Zhipin, continues its aggressive share repurchase program, deploying over RMB183 million in May 2026 alone and RMB1.33 billion year-to-date. The Board increased the total authorized repurchase limit to US$400 million through August 2027 and committed to distributing at least 50% of adjusted net income annually via dividends and share repurchases, signaling confidence in future growth and shareholder value enhancement.

BOSS Zhipin's Ongoing Share Repurchases Reach Over RMB183 Million in May 2026
BZ

Key Points

  • The company repurchased RMB17 million worth of shares on May 13, 2026, totaling RMB183 million during the first nine trading days of May.
  • KANZHUN raised its share repurchase authorization to US$400 million, extending the program through August 2027.
  • The Board plans to allocate at least 50% of adjusted net income annually for dividends and share repurchases over the next three years, reflecting strong commitment to shareholder returns.

BEIJING, May 14, 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 around RMB17.0 million to repurchase 338,108 ordinary shares on May 13, 2026. With this latest repurchase, the Company has made repurchases on the first 9 consecutive trading days in May totaling over RMB183 million, and has deployed over RMB1.33 billion toward 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 Mar 18, 2026 that for each of the next 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 dividend 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 update to shareholders of the Company as and when appropriate in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.


Risks

  • The Board may adjust share repurchases and dividends based on future financial performance and market conditions, introducing uncertainty in returns.
  • Economic or market volatility could affect the company's ability to sustain its repurchase and dividend commitments.
  • Exchange rate fluctuations between RMB, USD, and HKD may impact the value and execution of share repurchases, considering the company’s multiple listings.

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