Poste Italiane launched EUR 70.05 million buyback of Poste Italiane stock

Poste Italiane (ISIN IT0003796171) was trading at EUR 24.10 at Lang & Schwarz on October 8, 2026 at 11:05 a.m. CEST, up EUR 0.12 or 0.50 percent versus the prior close of EUR 23.98. The company launched the second tranche of its share buyback programme on October 7, 2026, according to Poste Italiane.

Buyback sets a EUR 70.05 million ceiling

The new tranche may purchase up to 2,986,347 shares, equal to 0.185 percent of the company capital, for a maximum outlay of EUR 70.05 million, or EUR 70,052,348.81. The purchases are intended to support variable remuneration paid in shares to directors and employees, and may be completed in several stages within 18 months of the June 18, 2026 shareholder authorization.

The first tranche bought 2,013,653 shares between August 3 and August 31, 2026, representing 0.154 percent of capital, at an average price of EUR 27.29 for a total EUR 54.95 million. Poste Italiane held 14,733,953 treasury shares as of October 6, 2026, according to the company release.

First-half revenue grew 5.90 percent

Poste Italiane entered the buyback phase with first-half operating momentum. In the first half of 2026, revenue reached EUR 6.80 billion, up 5.90 percent year over year, while adjusted operating profit rose 7.00 percent to EUR 1.80 billion, according to Rankia.

The next operating checkpoint is already dated. Poste Italiane lists approval of the interim report for September 30, 2026, on November 11, 2026, followed by the third-quarter and nine-month results presentation on November 12, 2026, on its investor calendar.

Stock remains below its yearly high

At EUR 24.10, the Lang & Schwarz price stood 18.25 percent below the 52-week high of EUR 29.48 and 24.99 percent above the 52-week low of EUR 19.28, both as of October 8, 2026. The market capitalization was EUR 31.3 billion on the same date, giving the buyback a limited direct effect on share count but a clear link to employee compensation.

The shares are listed on Euronext Milan under ticker PST, and the buyback purchases are to be executed on that regulated market. Poste Italiane stock was trading at EUR 24.10 at Lang & Schwarz on October 8, 2026 at 11:05 a.m. CEST, plus 0.50 percent versus the Lang & Schwarz prior close of EUR 23.98. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Poste Italiane stock.

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