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Amid the "SaaS Apocalypse", These 3 Names Are Boosting Buybacks
Authored by Leo Miller. Article Published: 2/16/2026.
Summary
- The massive decline in software stocks, dubbed the "SaaS Apocalypse," has left many names deeply in the red during 2026.
- However, three software names are expressing confidence going forward, increasing their buyback capacity.
- Two names now have buyback authorizations equal to 9% or more of their market caps.
Despite hopes for a rebound, the rout in software stocks has yet to materially ease. The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (BATS: IGV), a common proxy for the industry, is down nearly 22% in 2026.
Amid that weakness, several software companies are taking a confidence-inspiring step: announcing share buyback authorizations. For these beaten-down names, the move signals managements' belief that the market is undervaluing their shares.
DT: Keeping a Lid on 2026 Losses and Boosting Buyback Capacity
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The Wall Street Journal is asking whether a stock market crash is coming. Research from Weiss Ratings suggests the first half of 2026 could be very tough for certain stocks as a radical shift hits the market. Some of America's most popular names could take serious damage. Analysts have identified five stocks you should consider avoiding before this event plays out. If these are in your portfolio, you'll want to review your positions carefully.
See the five stocks to avoid and learn what's driving this shift.First up is observability-platform provider Dynatrace (NYSE: DT). Its software helps customers monitor the performance of mission-critical applications, identify bottlenecks and other issues, and prioritize fixes.
Dynatrace shares have fared better than many peers in 2026, down only about 14%. That resilience followed the firm's latest earnings report, in which it beat sales and adjusted EPS estimates; the stock jumped roughly 7% after the results. Still, shares remain about 40% below their 52-week high.
Notably, Dynatrace announced a $1 billion share repurchase authorization — roughly 9% of its approximately $11 billion market capitalization. The new program doubles the size of the prior authorization from May 2024, when the stock was trading at significantly higher levels, and the company said it underscores "the view that our shares are undervalued."
PEGA's Buyback Capacity Soars Above 10% of Its Market Cap
Pegasystems (NASDAQ: PEGA) has lagged in 2026, with shares down about 26% year to date. The company provides business-process-management (BPM) software to automate internal workflows, and its GenAI Blueprint tool aims to let companies build or improve tools with minimal coding.
As investors debate whether AI will simplify coding and threaten traditional software models, Pega is positioning itself to benefit from that shift.
Even after beating estimates on sales and adjusted EPS, Pegasystems shares fell nearly 12% after the report, as its 2026 guidance left some investors wanting more. The company also authorized an additional $1 billion buyback — about 13.5% of its roughly $7.4 billion market capitalization.
Pega described the move succinctly: "This authorization reflects our confidence in the durability of our cash flows and our commitment to disciplined capital allocation." The program's size relative to market cap suggests management sees meaningful value in the stock.
Down 30% in 2026, SHOP Announces $2 Billion Buyback Plan
Finally, e-commerce platform Shopify (NASDAQ: SHOP) has been a notable loser in 2026, down roughly 30%. The company's tools, which help businesses build and run direct-to-consumer online stores, have nonetheless seen strong growth.
Shopify has reported revenue growth of 20% or more year over year for 14 consecutive quarters, and it beat estimates on sales and earnings in its latest quarter. Even so, the stock fell more than 6% in each of the two trading days following the report.
The company announced a $2 billion buyback authorization. While larger in absolute dollars than the DT and PEGA programs, it equals only about 1.4% of Shopify's roughly $146 billion market capitalization. Still, it's a positive signal, particularly because there appears to be no prior record of Shopify launching a share-repurchase program.
Buybacks: One Positive Indicator Amid Software's Stumble
These buyback authorizations show confidence from management teams, but investors should remember the broader headwinds facing the software industry.
Markets remain concerned that incumbents' growth could be limited by the rapid emergence of new AI tools. Releases of such tools are likely to continue, potentially extending this headwind. As a result, investors looking to "buy the dip" in software stocks should be selective and deliberate in their choices.
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