Ovintiv Renews Share Buyback Program and Commits to 60% Cash Returns

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1Ovintiv renewed its annual share buyback program and committed to returning at least 60% of its 2026 free cash flow to shareholders.

Ovintiv Inc. renewed its annual share buyback program and committed to returning at least 60% of its 2026 free cash flow to shareholders. Seeking Alpha reported that the company received Toronto Stock Exchange approval to repurchase up to 26,973,037 common shares, representing 10% of its public float, over a 12-month period starting October 5, 2026, and ending October 4, 2027.

OVV closed at $57.82 on September 30, 2026, with the stock reaching a session high of $59.27 and a low of $57.46. The move is part of the company's strategy to enhance shareholder value by utilizing free cash flow for both buybacks and dividends.