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Corporate Buyback and Capital Structure Wave Builds Through 2026 as M&A Activity Surges

Corporate Buyback and Capital Structure Wave Builds Through 2026 as M&A Activity Surges

Multiple corporations are executing simultaneous financial engineering programs featuring stock buybacks, dividend increases, and convertible note refinancing while maintaining strong earnings guidance through 2026. The wave includes Keurig Dr Pepper's JDE Peet's acquisition and systematic delevering strategies across sectors. EXL targets 10-12% EPS growth to $2.14-$2.19 in 2026 while Gartner projects $5.19B+ revenue amid transformation initiatives.

ViaNews Editorial Team (Markets)