KE Holdings Inc. (“BEKE-W”, HKEX: 02423) has reported fresh activity under its share repurchase programme. According to the Next Day Disclosure Return filed on 27 October 2026, the company bought back 425,391 Class A weighted voting right (WVR) ordinary shares on 26 October 2026 via the New York Stock Exchange at prices between USD 5.84 and USD 5.92 per share, spending USD 2.50 million.
Since 1 October 2026, BEKE-W has executed 18 on-market repurchase transactions in the United States, accumulating 8.71 million Class A shares that remain to be cancelled. Purchase prices during the period ranged from USD 5.49 to USD 6.02 per share, implying an estimated outlay of roughly USD 50 million.
Despite the buybacks, the company’s issued share capital was unchanged during the period. As of 26 October 2026, BEKE-W had 3.28 billion Class A ordinary shares and 134.15 million Class B ordinary shares in issue, totaling 3.42 billion shares.
The purchases were made under the general mandate granted on 12 June 2026, which authorises the repurchase of up to 346.24 million shares. Cumulative repurchases under this mandate now stand at 47.95 million shares, equivalent to 1.39% of the issued share base on the mandate date. In line with Hong Kong Listing Rules, a moratorium on new share issues or treasury-share disposals remains in effect until 25 November 2026.
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