Company / Share Buybacks
Globe Life Share Buybacks History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Share Buybacks
$881.0M
FY2025
5-year range
$454.6M / $1.0B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-12.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#49 of 302
Financials
What the data says
Globe Life's share buybacks of $881M is higher than 84% of companies in the Financials sector (FY2025). Share Buybacks has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $405M in FY2016 to $1.0B in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$881M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +14.7%. Top quartile in the Financials sector.
Improved from $511M to $881M over the past 2 years.
Financials sector context is included.
Share Buybacks over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +24.7%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +14.7%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
In line with sector averageTop 16% of 302This company $881.0M Sector average $882.6M
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In line with sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +14.7%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, share buybacks decreased 12.1% year-over-year.
- Ranks #49 out of 302 companies in the Financials sector.
- Peak share buybacks was recorded in FY2024.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.53 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- Strong return on equity: 20.2%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Share BuybacksValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $881.0M | -12.1% |
| FY2024 | $1.0B | +96.1% |
| FY2023 | $511.1M | +12.4% |
| FY2022 | $454.6M | -16.0% |
| FY2021 | $541.4M | +22.0% |
| FY2020 | $443.9M | -3.4% |
| FY2019 | $459.6M | +9.0% |
| FY2018 | $421.7M | +2.1% |
| FY2017 | $413.0M | +2.0% |
| FY2016 | $404.8M | -3.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 29, 2026