Company / Share Buybacks
Gartner Share Buybacks History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Share Buybacks
$2.0B
FY2025
5-year range
$199.0M / $2.0B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+170.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#15 of 226
Information Technology
What the data says
Among 226 Information Technology companies, Gartner is in the top 7% for share buybacks. Share Buybacks has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $41M in FY2019 to $2.0B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$2.0B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +50.2%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Improved from $606M to $2.0B over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Share Buybacks over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +24.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +50.2%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+96.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +50.2%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, share buybacks increased 170.8% year-over-year.
- Ranks #15 out of 226 companies in the Information Technology sector.
- Lowest share buybacks in the period was in FY2019.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 159.1%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Share BuybacksValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2.0B | +170.8% |
| FY2024 | $735.4M | +21.3% |
| FY2023 | $606.2M | -41.9% |
| FY2022 | $1.0B | +424.4% |
| FY2021 | $199.0M | -23.7% |
| FY2020 | $260.8M | +532.0% |
| FY2019 | $41.3M | -30.0% |
| FY2018 | $59.0M | +42.9% |
| FY2017 | $41.3M | -30.0% |
| FY2016 | $59.0M | -88.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026