The company has significantly expanded its share buyback program by an additional $5 billion, bringing the total authorization to $9 billion. This move coincides with the announcement of ambitious three-year growth targets and reports of encouraging momentum in its Square segment. Despite these positive developments, including new product launches and AI features in its Cash App, the stock has struggled over the past year, resulting in a negative total shareholder return. A speculative theory about the CEO's identity has also resurfaced.