The best buyback stocks, ranked.
Three lists, rebuilt from SEC filings every Monday. Who returns the most cash through buybacks today, who has retired the most of itself, and who is shrinking fastest right now.
Highest buyback yield
Last fiscal year's buyback spend from the cash flow statement, against today's market value.
| # | Company | Yield |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Group 1 AutomotiveGPI | 19.4% |
| 2 |  Spectrum BrandsSPB | 18.0% |
| 3 |  AIGAIG | 14.1% |
| 4 |  MGIC InvestmentMTG | 13.9% |
| 5 |  Western UnionWU | 12.1% |
| 6 |  NVRNVR | 11.6% |
| 7 |  D.R. HortonDHI | 11.0% |
| 8 |  CNX ResourcesCNX | 10.2% |
| 9 |  Carlisle CompaniesCSL | 9.8% |
| 10 |  CrocsCROX | 9.7% |
| 11 |  Bath & Body WorksBBWI | 9.7% |
| 12 |  Radian GroupRDN | 9.7% |
| 13 |  Universal Health ServicesUHS | 8.8% |
| 14 |  CF IndustriesCF | 7.5% |
| 15 |  Abercrombie & FitchANF | 7.0% |
Most shares retired since the peak
Highest fiscal year-end share count since 1999 against the latest cover page.
| # | Company | Retired |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  AutoZoneAZO | 88.2% |
| 2 |  Dillard'sDDS | 85.4% |
| 3 |  White MountainsWTM | 78.0% |
| 4 |  Globe LifeGL | 73.7% |
| 5 | AIGAIG | 72.4% |
| 6 | NVRNVR | 72.0% |
| 7 |  H&R BlockHRB | 68.4% |
| 8 |  AllstateALL | 67.4% |
| 9 |  LoewsL | 65.7% |
| 10 |  AmeripriseAMP | 65.4% |
| 11 |  CNO FinancialCNO | 63.2% |
| 12 |  Voya FinancialVOYA | 62.5% |
| 13 |  AssurantAIZ | 62.0% |
| 14 |  O'Reilly AutomotiveORLY | 61.8% |
| 15 | Bath & Body WorksBBWI | 61.4% |
Fastest this year
Fewer shares than twelve months ago, from the latest 10-Q or 10-K.
| # | Company | 12 months |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FlexsteelFLXS | 23.4% |
| 2 | Abercrombie & FitchANF | 9.8% |
| 3 |  Synchrony FinancialSYF | 9.7% |
| 4 | MGIC InvestmentMTG | 8.3% |
| 5 |  Academy SportsASO | 7.7% |
| 6 | CrocsCROX | 7.6% |
| 7 |  Booking HoldingsBKNG | 6.8% |
| 8 |  Marathon PetroleumMPC | 6.6% |
| 9 | White MountainsWTM | 6.5% |
| 10 |  CovistaCVSA | 6.3% |
| 11 | NVRNVR | 6.1% |
| 12 |  Signet JewelersSIG | 5.8% |
| 13 | Universal Health ServicesUHS | 5.7% |
| 14 | Group 1 AutomotiveGPI | 5.6% |
| 15 |  Valero EnergyVLO | 5.6% |
Which stock has the highest buyback yield?
On Buyback Radar, Group 1 Automotive (GPI): last fiscal year's buyback spend equals 19.4% of today's market value.
Which company has bought back the most of its shares?
AutoZone (AZO) has retired 88.2% of its shares since 1999.
Which company bought back the most stock this year?
Flexsteel (FLXS) has 23.4% fewer shares than twelve months ago.
Is a high buyback yield always good?
No. A buyback creates value only when the price paid is below what the business is worth, and only the part that is not offset by new shares for employees actually shrinks the share count.
Updated 2026-10-17. Not investment advice. How we count.