--- title: "Materialise Expands Share Buyback, Reaches 1.1% of Outstanding Shares by Early May 2026" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/285992559.md" description: "Materialise (MTLS) has expanded its share buyback program, reaching 1.1% of its outstanding shares by early May 2026. The company repurchased 44,893 shares for EUR 209,653 between May 4 and May 8, 2026, totaling 673,973 shares since the program began on January 26, 2026. The buyback, capped at EUR 30 million, reflects management's confidence in the company's valuation. Analysts rate MTLS as a Buy with a price target of $8.10, while TipRanks' AI Analyst gives it a Neutral score due to mixed financial performance. Materialise specializes in 3D printing software and services." datetime: "2026-05-11T20:29:11.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/285992559.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/285992559.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/285992559.md) --- # Materialise Expands Share Buyback, Reaches 1.1% of Outstanding Shares by Early May 2026 ### Claim 55% Off TipRanks - Unlock hedge fund-level data and powerful investing tools for smarter, sharper decisions - Discover top-performing stock ideas and upgrade to a portfolio of market leaders with Smart Investor Picks The latest announcement is out from Materialise ( (MTLS) ). On May 11, 2026, Materialise reported the latest progress in its share buyback program, which was originally announced on October 30, 2025 and is capped at EUR 30 million. Between May 4 and May 8, 2026, the company repurchased 44,893 shares on Nasdaq at an average price of EUR 4.67 per share, for a total outlay of EUR 209,653, and none of these purchases were executed via cross or block trades. Since the buyback’s operational start on January 26, 2026, Materialise has acquired 673,973 shares for EUR 3.04 million, representing about 1.1% of its outstanding share capital and bringing its treasury share holdings to the same level. The ongoing purchases underscore management’s capital allocation strategy and may signal confidence in the company’s valuation to investors, with weekly updates on the program’s progress made available through its investor relations site. The most recent analyst rating on (MTLS) stock is a Buy with a $8.10 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Materialise stock, see the MTLS Stock Forecast page. **Spark’s Take on MTLS Stock** According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, MTLS is a Neutral. The score is driven primarily by mixed financial performance (solid balance sheet but modest/volatile profitability and cash conversion) and a constructive but not strongly bullish technical setup. The latest earnings call supports the outlook via reaffirmed guidance and improving margins/cash position, while valuation remains a key constraint given the high P/E. To see Spark’s full report on MTLS stock, click here. **More about Materialise** Materialise NV is a Belgium-based provider of 3D printing software and services, leveraging more than three decades of additive manufacturing expertise. Its open, end-to-end solutions support industrial manufacturing and mass personalization for sectors such as healthcare, automotive, aerospace, eyewear, art and design, wearables, and consumer goods, and the company operates one of the world’s largest integrated 3D printing facilities. Headquartered in Leuven with branches worldwide, Materialise combines a large software development team with extensive production capacity to enable sustainable 3D printing applications at scale. The company is listed on Euronext and Nasdaq under the ticker MTLS, giving it access to international capital markets and a diversified investor base. **Average Trading Volume:** 99,205 **Technical Sentiment Signal:** Sell **Current Market Cap:** $319.6M ### Related Stocks - [MTLS.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/MTLS.US.md) ## Related News & Research - [Materialise Reports First Quarter 2026 Results | MTLS Stock News](https://longbridge.com/en/news/285486132.md) - [Materialise Updates Progress of €30 Million Share Buyback Program](https://longbridge.com/en/news/284268538.md) - [BofA flags the 'Fab Five' software stocks poised to rally in the 2nd half of 2026](https://longbridge.com/en/news/289484514.md) - [PowerFleet Q4 2026 Earnings Preview](https://longbridge.com/en/news/289616465.md) - [Soybean Analysis: 2026 Market Volatility and Trend](https://longbridge.com/en/news/289444628.md)