Stock Repurchases

3 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2022

Stock Repurchases

Stock Repurchases

8. Stock Repurchases

Repurchases of Common Stock

The Company periodically repurchases shares of its common stock under board-authorized repurchase programs. Such repurchases may be made in the open market, through block trades or through other negotiated transactions. Share repurchases were as follows (in thousands, except per share data):

	Thirteen Weeks Ended
	April 30, 2022		May 1, 2021
Total number of shares purchased		170		537
Average price paid per share (including commissions)	$	31.20	$	84.60
Total investment	$	5,317	$	45,470

On March 15, 2022, the Company announced that its board of directors approved an additional $30 million stock repurchase program. At April 30, 2022, $54.7 million remained available under the Company’s stock repurchase authorization.