Thermo Fisher Scientific will spend $5 billion to buy back its own shares after strong earnings last quarter.

Nov 6, 2026, 10:24 AM ETPayoutRead the original at Benzinga

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Thermo Fisher's third-quarter sales and adjusted profit beat estimates, and it raised its 2026 forecasts, which are close to analyst expectations. The $5 billion buyback is permission, not a promise to spend the full amount, but the stronger results and higher forecasts support a positive reading.

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The company’s core business showed growth, with sales and adjusted profit both beating estimates. It also raised its 2026 ranges, though the new figures sit close to what analysts had expected. The new authorization gives the board room to return cash, but it does not promise that all the money will be spent.

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