Quanta Services Authorizes $1 Billion Share Repurchase and Increases Dividend

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Quanta Services announced the authorization of a new $1 billion stock repurchase program, an increase in its quarterly cash dividend, and the appointment of Joseph Kim as a new independent director, following its annual meeting.

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• $1 Billion Stock Repurchase Program Authorized

  The Board of Directors authorized a new stock repurchase program, effective May 21, 2026, allowing the company to purchase up to $1.0 billion of its outstanding common stock from time to time. This follows a previous program under which approximately $135 million in shares were acquired.

• Quarterly Cash Dividend Increased

  The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per share, an increase from the previous rate, payable on July 13, 2026, to stockholders of record as of July 1, 2026.

• New Independent Director Appointed

  Joseph Kim was elected as a new independent director to the Board. Mr. Kim brings extensive executive-level leadership, operational experience, and expertise in the energy industry, including supply chain and logistics.

• Annual Meeting Results Approved

  At the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 21, 2026, all ten director nominees were elected, the advisory resolution on executive compensation was approved, and the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm was ratified.

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This 8-K formalizes several significant corporate actions previously announced via press release. The authorization of a new $1 billion share repurchase program demonstrates management's confidence and commitment to returning capital to shareholders. The increased quarterly dividend further reinforces this positive capital allocation strategy. Additionally, the appointment of a new independent director with extensive energy and operational experience strengthens the board's expertise.