STAAR Surgical stock ticks higher on $50M buyback authorization

September 24, 2026 4:39 PM EDT

Investing.com -- STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA) shares rose as much as 2% in after-hours trading Thursday following the company's announcement of a $50 million share repurchase program authorized by its Board of Directors.


The medical device company, which specializes in phakic intraocular lenses for vision correction, said it may repurchase shares through open market transactions, privately negotiated deals, structured repurchase agreements, block purchases, or Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. The program is expected to continue over the next twelve months, though it may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time.














STAAR plans to fund the repurchases using organic free cash flow and cash on hand. As of July 3, 2026, the company reported $181.5 million in cash, cash equivalents, and investments available for sale, with no outstanding debt. The company had approximately 50.1 million shares outstanding as of August 7, 2026.












The timing, manner, price, and amount of repurchases will be determined at the company's discretion, subject to market conditions and legal requirements. STAAR is not obligated to repurchase any specific number of shares under the program.


The company stated the authorization reflects confidence in its business progress, balance sheet strength, and free cash flow generation. Management indicated the repurchase program aligns with its capital allocation strategy, which balances internal investment with returning capital to shareholders.

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