Company / Share Buybacks
General Motors Share Buybacks History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Share Buybacks
$6.0B
FY2025
5-year range
$0 / $11.1B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-14.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#2 of 173
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
Among 173 Consumer Discretionary companies, General Motors is in the top 1% for share buybacks. Share Buybacks has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $0 in FY2021 to $11.1B in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$6.0B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +131.7%. Ranks 2nd among 173 companies in Consumer Discretionary.
Declined from $11.1B to $6.0B over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Share Buybacks over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +34.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +131.7%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+1147.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +131.7%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, share buybacks decreased 14.9% year-over-year.
- Ranks #2 out of 173 companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
- Peak share buybacks was recorded in FY2023.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.00 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Share BuybacksValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $6.0B | -14.9% |
| FY2024 | $7.1B | -36.4% |
| FY2023 | $11.1B | +344.6% |
| FY2022 | $2.5B | - |
| FY2021 | $0 | -100.0% |
| FY2020 | $90.0M | - |
| FY2019 | $0 | -100.0% |
| FY2018 | $190.0M | -95.8% |
| FY2017 | $4.5B | +79.7% |
| FY2016 | $2.5B | -29.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026