Here's a classic move in the corporate playbook: when you think your stock is too cheap, you buy it. That's what Guardforce AI (GFAI) is doing. The company's shares popped on Friday after it announced a new share repurchase program, a vote of confidence from the board that the market isn't seeing the full picture.

The board has authorized buying back up to $5 million worth of its ordinary shares. The logic is straightforward—Guardforce AI thinks its stock price is a bargain. The company pointed to the strength of its existing secured logistics operations and what it sees as serious growth potential in its artificial intelligence solutions as reasons the market has it wrong.

CEO Lei Wang doubled down on this message, highlighting the company's "operational discipline" and a "clear roadmap" for its AI Agent platform. In short, management is saying the fundamentals are solid, and the stock should reflect that. The buyback program kicks in right away and can run for the next year.

The timing is interesting because the broader market was having a rough day. Major indices like the S&P 500 were down, and the tech sector was under particular pressure. Yet, Guardforce AI shares were moving in the opposite direction, up over 11% to $0.47 at the time of the report. That suggests investors were reacting to this company-specific news rather than the overall market mood.

Looking ahead, the next big date for the company is April 27, 2026—its next scheduled earnings report. Analysts are expecting a notable turnaround. The consensus estimate is for earnings per share of 11 cents, a significant improvement from a loss of 53 cents in the prior period. Revenue is also projected to grow to $37.65 million, up from $36.35 million.

So, Guardforce AI is putting its money where its mouth is. By buying back shares, it's effectively telling the market it believes in its own future more than current stock prices suggest. Now we wait to see if the upcoming financial results prove them right.