Stock Buybacks vs. S&P 500

Stock Buybacks vs. S&P 500 Companies entering full blackout periods remove a key source of support for further market gains. While this doesn’t guarantee a market decline, it does raise the risk of short-term volatility or weakness as corporate demand wanes. Image: Real Investment Advice

S&P 500 Buybacks

S&P 500 Buybacks Despite ongoing uncertainty, S&P 500 companies are buying back shares at record levels in 2025, signaling robust confidence in their capital allocation and a focus on maximizing shareholder value rather than conserving cash. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation

S&P 500 Sectors Announced Buybacks (Last 3 Months)

S&P 500 Sectors Announced Buybacks (Last 3 Months) Over the past three months, the Financials, Information Technology, and Communication Services sectors have dominated stock buyback announcements in the U.S. market. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation

Buybacks – Announced Share Repurchases for S&P 500 Companies

Buybacks – Announced Share Repurchases for S&P 500 Companies In 2025, U.S. companies are announcing record share buybacks, with repurchases projected to exceed $1 trillion—a move designed to boost stock prices, strengthen financial indicators, and instill confidence in investors. Image: J.P. Morgan

S&P 500 Weekly Announced Buybacks

S&P 500 Weekly Announced Buybacks The slowdown in share buybacks during blackout periods reduces a key source of equity demand, which, in an overbought market, could worsen any weakness until buybacks resume in late July. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation

S&P 500 Annual Buybacks

S&P 500 Annual Buybacks Goldman Sachs forecasts that S&P 500 share buybacks will surpass $1 trillion in 2025 for the first time, a milestone expected to provide a significant tailwind for U.S. equities. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Quarterly U.S. and Non-U.S. Share Announced Buybacks

Quarterly U.S. and Non-U.S. Share Announced Buybacks Strong share buyback announcements from U.S. companies signal their confidence in their financial health and their dedication to boosting shareholder value and stabilizing stock prices. Image: J.P. Morgan

Buybacks and S&P 500 Use of Cash

Buybacks and S&P 500 Use of Cash S&P 500 companies are showing stronger growth in capital expenditure compared to share buybacks, signaling a shift in corporate spending priorities. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

S&P 500 Earnings and Gross Buybacks

S&P 500 Earnings and Gross Buybacks With U.S. corporate earnings on the rise, share buybacks in 2025 are expected to exceed $1 trillion. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation

Buybacks

Buybacks Over the past two decades, share repurchase programs have become increasingly popular among U.S. corporations, with the trend showing no signs of slowing down. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Corporate Clients’ 4-Week Average Buybacks vs. S&P 500 Total Quarterly Buybacks

Corporate Clients’ 4-Week Average Buybacks vs. S&P 500 Total Quarterly Buybacks BofA’s corporate clients are significantly increasing stock buybacks, defying recession fears and indicating a positive market outlook, suggesting these companies expect ongoing growth and stability in the future. Image: BofA Securities