Stock Buybacks vs. S&P 500 With companies entering blackout periods in mid-June, share buybacks will slow, reducing a major source of equity demand. In an overbought market, this could amplify any weakness until buybacks return in late July. Image: Real Investment Advice
Stock Buybacks by Companies in the S&P 500 Index Bye-bye buybacks! S&P 500 buybacks fell to $88.7 billion in the second quarter, the lowest level since 2012. Image: CNBC
Stock Buybacks Since 2000 Thanks to tax cuts and low interest rates, the stock market should get around $1 trillion boost via buybacks this year. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Stock Buybacks Topped Capital Expenditures for the First Time since 2008 Thanks to corporate tax cuts, stock buybacks hit an all-time high and topped capital expenditures for the first time since 2008. As a reminder, 2008 was the start of the global financial crisis.
U.S. Corporate Stock Buybacks Are Booming Since 2010! Thanks to tax cuts and low interest rates. What would happen if companies reinvested instead of buying their own shares? Unfortunately, artificially low interest rates are associated with unnecessary debt. See how corporate debt-to-GDP has increased since the Great Recession.
Buybacks – Share of S&P 1500 Companies Paying a Dividend or Repurchasing Stock Over the years, the share of S&P 1500 companies engaging in share repurchases has surged. In 1995, only 3% participated, while in 2023, it reached 70%, greatly enhancing shareholder returns. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Buybacks Are the Source of the Rally in the Stock Market since 2009 But as trade tensions and economic slowdown worry U.S. firms, stock buybacks declined last quarter. Image: Deutsche Bank Global Research
Buybacks – Announced Share Repurchases for S&P 500 Companies In 2025, U.S. companies are announcing record share buybacks, with repurchases projected to surpass $1 trillion for the year—a move intended to support stock prices, improve financial metrics, and reassure investors. Image: J.P. Morgan
S&P 500 Sectors Announced Buybacks (Last 3 Months) The Information Technology, Financials, and Communication Services sectors have been the primary sources of stock buyback announcements in the US market over the past three months. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation
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
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