Wolters Kluwer extends 2026 buyback, shares trade below February levels

By Christina Vogel, Background & Management desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-25, 17:36.

Wolters Kluwer (NL0000395903) today details fresh buyback transactions on Euronext Amsterdam. The company reports repurchasing 126,900 of its own shares between June 18 and June 24, 2026, for €7.3 million as part of its 2026 capital return program, according to the official buyback disclosure on Euronext.Share buyback transaction details on Euronext

Fresh buyback figures from Amsterdam

According to the June 25 announcement filed in Alphen aan den Rijn, Wolters Kluwer repurchased the 126,900 ordinary shares at an average price of €57.58 per share during the period from June 18 up to and including June 24, 2026.Company announcement summarized by FT Markets The total consideration amounted to €7.3 million, indicating a relatively small slice of the full-year buyback envelope.

These transactions form part of a broader authorization announced on February 25, 2026, under which Wolters Kluwer plans to repurchase shares for up to €500 million during 2026.Euronext buyback program disclosure The program continues the group’s established practice of combining regular dividends with structural share repurchases to adjust capital structure and return surplus cash.

How the stock trades around the buyback

On Euronext Amsterdam, Wolters Kluwer shares most recently trade in the mid-50 euro range, with a quote around €55.93 recorded in late afternoon trade on June 25, 2026, in one of the European venues that mirror the home listing.Price and performance data on MarketScreener This level stands below the average repurchase price of €57.58 reported for the June 18-24 buyback window.

MarketScreener data show a year-to-date performance that has been weak, with the stock indicated as being down roughly mid-single digits on some European venues and more markedly lower on longer horizons, while still up high single digits over the last five trading days in one of the listings.Additional performance metrics and fundamentals The combination of ongoing buybacks and a muted share price offers context for investors assessing total shareholder return relative to other European information services peers.

The business behind the stock

Wolters Kluwer generates most of its revenue from professional information solutions, software and services for sectors such as tax and accounting, legal and regulatory, health, and financial services, with a growing emphasis on expert solutions and cloud-based platforms.Company profile in the Investor Relations section A representative offering is CCH Tagetik, a corporate performance management software suite used by finance departments for consolidation, planning and reporting in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific.Reference to Wolters Kluwer’s software portfolio

Where the shares trade today

Wolters Kluwer shares (NL0000395903) trade on Euronext Amsterdam, where the last available price indication for June 25, 2026, shows levels around €55.93 per share during late trading hours in Europe.Latest quote snapshot and venue information This price anchors the company’s current market valuation and frames the ongoing buyback activity in euro terms for retail investors tracking the stock.

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