Stock Buybacks Since 2000

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

U.S. Corporate Stock Buybacks Are Booming Since 2010!

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.

Corporate Clients – Buybacks (4-Week Average)

Corporate Clients – Buybacks (4-Week Average) The stock buyback activity among corporate clients showed an acceleration last week and continues to demonstrate overall resilience. Image: BofA Securities

S&P 500 Weekly Announced Buybacks

S&P 500 Weekly Announced Buybacks Rising borrowing costs can discourage S&P 500 companies from participating in stock buybacks, as it makes the practice more expensive and may lead companies to explore other options for their cash reserves. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation

Buybacks and S&P 500 Use of Cash

Buybacks and S&P 500 Use of Cash Stock buybacks are just one potential use of cash by S&P 500 companies. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research