Companies With the Highest Buyback Yield (October 2026)
Buyback yield is what a company spent on buying back its own stock in its last fiscal year, divided by its market value today. The spend comes from the cash flow statement in the 10-K, the market value from the latest share count on the cover of the 10-K or 10-Q times the last close. These are the 50 highest yields among the companies on the Buyback Radar list.
Updated 2026-10-19 from SEC filings. How we count.
| # | Company | Buyback yield | Spent on buybacks | Fiscal year | Market value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FTI ConsultingFCN | 20.9% | $858.7M | FY2025 | $4.1B |
| 2 |  DanaDAN | 20.9% | $650.0M | FY2025 | $3.1B |
| 3 |  KB HomeKBH | 20.6% | $541.3M | FY2025 | $2.6B |
| 4 |  CriteoCRTO | 20.2% | $152.1M | FY2025 | $751.6M |
| 5 |  EmployersEIG | 19.9% | $182.8M | FY2025 | $919.8M |
| 6 |  Group 1 AutomotiveGPI | 19.2% | $554.8M | FY2025 | $2.9B |
| 7 |  The BancorpTBBK | 18.7% | $378.3M | FY2025 | $2.0B |
| 8 |  FlexsteelFLXS | 18.5% | $63.7M | FY2026 | $343.7M |
| 9 |  Spectrum BrandsSPB | 18.0% | $326.4M | FY2025 | $1.8B |
| 10 |  KemperKMPR | 17.5% | $301.9M | FY2025 | $1.7B |
| 11 |  Pitney BowesPBI | 16.2% | $378.4M | FY2025 | $2.3B |
| 12 |  Assured GuarantyAGO | 16.0% | $500.0M | FY2025 | $3.1B |
| 13 |  Wendy'sWEN | 15.7% | $200.8M | FY2025 | $1.3B |
| 14 |  GartnerIT | 15.4% | $2.0B | FY2025 | $13.0B |
| 15 |  DaVitaDVA | 15.0% | $1.8B | FY2025 | $12.0B |
| 16 |  MiddlebyMIDD | 14.8% | $723.6M | FY2026 | $4.9B |
| 17 |  Lithia MotorsLAD | 14.8% | $960.9M | FY2025 | $6.5B |
| 18 |  AutoNationAN | 14.8% | $791.6M | FY2025 | $5.3B |
| 19 |  PVHPVH | 14.8% | $577.7M | FY2026 | $3.9B |
| 20 |  Alaska Air GroupALK | 14.5% | $570.0M | FY2025 | $3.9B |
| 21 |  Donnelley Financial SolutionsDFIN | 14.5% | $185.0M | FY2025 | $1.3B |
| 22 |  Harley-DavidsonHOG | 14.1% | $393.3M | FY2025 | $2.8B |
| 23 |  AIGAIG | 13.8% | $5.8B | FY2025 | $42.2B |
| 24 |  MGIC InvestmentMTG | 13.8% | $788.6M | FY2025 | $5.7B |
| 25 |  Corebridge FinancialCRBG | 13.8% | $2.1B | FY2025 | $15.3B |
| 26 |  Southwest AirlinesLUV | 13.2% | $2.5B | FY2025 | $19.3B |
| 27 |  Credit AcceptanceCACC | 12.9% | $725.4M | FY2025 | $5.6B |
| 28 |  WEXWEX | 12.9% | $799.8M | FY2025 | $6.2B |
| 29 |  NavientNAVI | 12.8% | $111.0M | FY2025 | $870.3M |
| 30 |  PayPalPYPL | 12.5% | $6.1B | FY2025 | $48.5B |
| 31 |  CortevaCTVA | 12.5% | $1.1B | FY2025 | $8.6B |
| 32 |  Synchrony FinancialSYF | 12.3% | $2.9B | FY2025 | $24.0B |
| 33 |  Axis CapitalAXS | 12.2% | $887.7M | FY2025 | $7.3B |
| 34 |  MattelMAT | 12.2% | $600.0M | FY2025 | $4.9B |
| 35 |  Western UnionWU | 12.2% | $234.6M | FY2025 | $1.9B |
| 36 |  FluorFLR | 12.0% | $754.0M | FY2025 | $6.3B |
| 37 |  GoDaddyGDDY | 11.9% | $1.6B | FY2025 | $13.4B |
| 38 |  AdobeADBE | 11.8% | $11.3B | FY2025 | $95.4B |
| 39 |  NVRNVR | 11.6% | $1.8B | FY2025 | $15.8B |
| 40 |  ConduentCNDT | 11.6% | $25.0M | FY2025 | $216.2M |
| 41 |  lululemon athleticaLULU | 11.5% | $1.2B | FY2026 | $10.3B |
| 42 |  D.R. HortonDHI | 11.0% | $4.3B | FY2025 | $39.0B |
| 43 |  RenaissancereRNR | 11.0% | $1.6B | FY2025 | $14.6B |
| 44 |  Boston BeerSAM | 10.9% | $202.4M | FY2025 | $1.9B |
| 45 |  EverforthEFOR | 10.8% | $170.1M | FY2025 | $1.6B |
| 46 |  Pathward FinancialCASH | 10.8% | $163.0M | FY2025 | $1.5B |
| 47 |  PagerDutyPD | 10.6% | $134.9M | FY2026 | $1.3B |
| 48 |  EPAM SystemsEPAM | 10.5% | $662.2M | FY2025 | $6.3B |
| 49 |  HCA HealthcareHCA | 10.1% | $10.1B | FY2025 | $99.3B |
| 50 |  MorningstarMORN | 10.1% | $787.0M | FY2025 | $7.8B |
What is buyback yield?
The money a company spent repurchasing its own shares in its last fiscal year as a percentage of its current market value. A 10% yield means the company bought back stock worth a tenth of what it is worth today.
Which company has the highest buyback yield?
On Buyback Radar in October 2026, FTI Consulting (FCN) with 20.9%.
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 not offset by new shares for employees actually shrinks the share count. The share count columns on each company page show which part did.
More rankings: Share count down, 1 year · Share count down, 5 years · Accelerating buybacks · Best buyback stocks
Not investment advice. Figures are rebuilt from SEC filings every Monday. How we count.