% of Annual U.S. Corporate Repurchase Executions

% of Annual U.S. Corporate Repurchase Executions November and December are good months for buyback executions, which is good news for U.S. stocks. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Buybacks – S&P 500 Annual Share Repurchases

Buybacks – S&P 500 Annual Share Repurchases Goldman Sachs expects stock buybacks among S&P 500 companies to drop 5% to $675 billion this year. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Stock Buybacks vs. S&P 500

Stock Buybacks vs. S&P 500 Stock buybacks strongly correlate with S&P 500 performance by improving financial metrics, boosting confidence, and driving stock prices higher. In 2025, companies are expected to hit $1 trillion in share repurchases. Image: Real Investment Advice

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

S&P 500 EPS Growth vs. Buyback Growth

S&P 500 EPS Growth vs. Buyback Growth While EPS growth may be one factor influencing a company’s decision to repurchase its own shares, it is just one of many potential drivers of buyback activity. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research