KE Holdings Cancels 21.6M Shares, Repurchases Additional 9.8M in January

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KE Holdings Inc. reported significant share capital movements for January 2026, including the cancellation of over 21 million previously repurchased Class A ordinary shares and the repurchase of an additional 9.8 million shares.

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• Cancellation of Shares

  KE Holdings Inc. cancelled 21,608,250 Class A ordinary shares on January 13, 2026, which were previously repurchased between November and December 2025. This follows a prior disclosure on January 20th regarding share cancellations.

• New Share Repurchases

  The company repurchased an additional 9,856,737 Class A ordinary shares during January 2026, which are pending cancellation. This continues the significant repurchase program disclosed on January 8th.

• Share Conversions

  859,393 Class B ordinary shares were converted to Class A ordinary shares on January 13, 2026, following the share cancellation.

• Routine Equity Movements

  The filing also noted the exercise of 58,413 share options and the vesting of 26,061,438 restricted share units during the month.

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This 6-K filing details KE Holdings Inc.'s ongoing robust capital management strategy. The cancellation of 21.6 million Class A ordinary shares, previously repurchased in late 2025, significantly reduces the outstanding share count and enhances shareholder value. Furthermore, the company continued its share repurchase program by acquiring an additional 9.8 million Class A ordinary shares in January 2026. These actions demonstrate management's confidence in the company's valuation and commitment to returning capital to shareholders, following a pattern of similar activities disclosed in recent filings on January 8th and 20th.