RBC Capital reiterates Dropbox stock rating on buyback expansion

INVESTING.COMJun 1, 5:03 PM UTC

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  • RBC Capital maintained an Outperform rating on Dropbox (DBX) with a $32 price target, citing an expanded share repurchase program and a new $400 million credit facility. The company's aggressive buyback strategy, supported by strong free cash flow, aims to boost free cash flow per share. The stock's positive reaction and its trading below InvestingPro's fair value suggest potential upside, indicating a bullish signal for the company's equity.
RBC Capital reiterates Dropbox stock rating on buyback expansion

Investing.com - RBC Capital reiterated an Outperform rating and $32.00 price target on Dropbox (NASDAQ:DBX) following the company’s announcement of a new credit facility and expanded share repurchase program. The stock currently trades at $28.63, below InvestingPro’s Fair Value of $35.01, suggesting the shares remain undervalued.

Dropbox announced Monday that it entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility providing $400 million in borrowing capacity for working capital and general corporate purposes, including share repurchases. The company also announced a new repurchase authorization allowing for the repurchase of an additional $900 million of class A common stock. The aggressive buyback strategy aligns with InvestingPro data showing high shareholder yield and strong free cash flow of $980 million over the last twelve months, providing ample capacity for the repurchase program.

As of the first quarter ended March 2026, Dropbox had approximately $800 million remaining under its existing repurchase program. The new authorization brings the combined remaining authorization to $1.7 billion.

During fourth quarter earnings, management noted it plans to exhaust the remaining $1.17 billion authorization in 2026 to drive continued free cash flow per share growth. Management reiterated this plan during first quarter 2026 earnings.

Shares rose approximately 6% in intraday trading Monday, compared with the IGV up approximately 4.8%.

In other recent news, Dropbox Inc. reported impressive financial results for the first quarter of 2026, surpassing expectations with an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.76, which was higher than the anticipated $0.73. The company’s revenue also exceeded forecasts, reaching $629.5 million compared to the expected $615.92 million. Additionally, Dropbox announced it has secured a $400 million senior secured revolving credit facility, with JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. serving as the Administrative Agent, among others. The company has also authorized a $900 million share buyback program. In leadership developments, Dropbox revealed a transition plan where Ashraf Alkarmi will be appointed Co-Chief Executive Officer alongside founder Andrew Houston, effective May 26, 2026. During the transition period, Houston will serve as Co-CEO before moving to the role of Executive Chairman, with Alkarmi becoming the sole CEO. These recent developments highlight Dropbox’s strategic financial maneuvers and leadership changes.

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