Number of U.S. Public Companies vs. the Net Percentage of Share Buyback for the S&P 500 The number of U.S. publicly traded companies is on the rise, thanks to a strong bull market. Image: BofA US Equity & Quant Strategy
Buybacks – S&P 500 Companies in Blackout Period The buyback blackout period is ending this week, which is good news for U.S. stocks. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation
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
Buyback Basket Monthly Hit Rate of Outperformance vs. S&P 500 Buyback stocks tend to outperform the S&P 500. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
S&P 500 Share Buyback Announcements The coronavirus pandemic stops share repurchases. Buyback authorizations have declined by 66% year-over-year. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Buybacks – Announced Share Repurchases for S&P 500 Companies S&P 500 buybacks fell to $88.7 billion in the second quarter. The trend is expected to continue in the third quarter. Image: J.P. Morgan
Buybacks and S&P 500 Returns Chart suggesting that there is no evidence that buybacks blackouts represent a risk to markets. Image: BofA Securities
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
S&P 500 Announced and Completed Buybacks The coronavirus pandemic stops announced buybacks. Image: BofA US Equity & US Quant Strategy
S&P 500 Sectors Announced Buybacks This chart puts into perspective announced share buybacks by sector in the United States. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation