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
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 – 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
Announced Share Repurchases (U.S. Buybacks) Announced share repurchases are still strong, which is good news for U.S. stocks. Image: J.P. Morgan
S&P 500 – Buybacks and Shares Outstanding Stock buybacks are making a strong comeback this year as the economy recovers from the pandemic. Image: BCA Research
Buybacks – Quarterly Share Repurchases During Bull and Bear Markets This chart shows that companies tend to reduce buybacks during bear markets. Image: Charles Schwab
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
U.S. Buybacks – Quarterly Share Repurchases by S&P 500 Companies CEOs are worried about the economy and U.S. companies are spending less on stock buybacks, amid the trade war. Image: Financial Times
U.S. Non-Financial Corporate Debt and Net Share Repurchases (Buybacks) Thanks to low interest rates, U.S. companies are increasingly using debt to buy back shares. Image: BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research
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
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