Corporate Actions

A corporate action is an initiative by a publicly traded company that has a material impact on the company and its shareholders.

This lesson explores the various ways companies communicate and transact with their shareholders through corporate actions. Students will learn how these actions affect share prices, ownership stakes, and company valuation, while developing practical understanding of their impact on investment portfolios.

Stock buybacks—what are they, why do companies use them, and how do they impact investors? In this lesson, we’ll break down everything you need to know about stock repurchases, their benefits, risks, and some major case studies from 2024.