Solana News Update: Forward Industries Proposes $1B Buyback Amid Uncertainty and Doubts Over Solana Transition

Forward Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:FORD) has made a notable move to enhance shareholder returns by approving a $1 billion stock buyback initiative, which will remain in effect until September 30, 2027,

said. This announcement, made public on November 3, 2025, aligns with the submission of a resale prospectus supplement for shares issued in the company’s September 2025 private placement, as reported by . The buyback plan gives Forward Industries the option to repurchase shares through open-market transactions, block trades, or under Rule 10b5-1 trading plans, with the flexibility to modify its approach in response to market trends, the company stated in .

The board’s approval reflects its confidence in Forward Industries’ strategic shift toward a

(SOL) treasury approach, which it characterizes as a “unique strategy” that supports the expansion of the Solana ecosystem, according to the filing. Board Chairman Kyle Samani highlighted that the buyback program is designed to support the company’s ongoing initiatives to boost shareholder value while increasing its SOL cryptocurrency reserves. The resale prospectus, meanwhile, enables the sale of shares from the September 2025 private placement, but the company will not benefit financially from these sales.

This development comes as

faces a turbulent stock market. The company’s shares have climbed almost 90% over the last six months, but have dropped 12% in the past week. This price volatility stands in contrast to the company’s challenging financial position, which includes a negative EBITDA of $5.01 million and moderate levels of debt. Despite these headwinds, the buyback initiative demonstrates a strategic effort to steady the share price and strengthen long-term shareholder value.

The $1 billion buyback approval is part of a wider capital management plan that began in September 2025, when Forward Industries raised $1.65 billion to grow its Solana treasury operations, as noted in

. The company’s move into cryptocurrency has attracted both optimism and doubt from investors, with some market observers questioning the durability of its financial strategy. Nevertheless, the board’s recent decisions indicate a belief that the Solana ecosystem’s growth prospects outweigh the current financial uncertainties.

Forward Industries’ share repurchase plan is designed to work in tandem with its Solana treasury strategy, which focuses on acquiring SOL tokens to boost SOL-per-share through active treasury management, the company explained. Collaborations with industry leaders such as Galaxy Digital and Multicoin Capital further demonstrate the company’s commitment to aligning with major players in the crypto sector.