Company / Share Buybacks
Alphabet Inc. Share Buybacks History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Share Buybacks
$45.7B
FY2025
5-year range
$45.7B / $62.2B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-26.5%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#1 of 51
Communication Services
What the data says
Among 51 Communication Services companies, Alphabet Inc. is in the top 2% for share buybacks. Declined from $61.5B to $45.7B over the past 2 years.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$45.7B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +8.0%. Ranks 1st among 51 companies in Communication Services.
Declined from $61.5B to $45.7B over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Share Buybacks over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -8.3%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +8.0%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 2% in Communication ServicesTop 2% of 51This company $45.7B Sector average $2.4B
▼
+1827.3% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +8.0%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, share buybacks decreased 26.5% year-over-year.
- Ranks #1 out of 51 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Peak share buybacks was recorded in FY2024.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong profit margin: 32.2%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 38.2%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Share BuybacksValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $45.7B | -26.5% |
| FY2024 | $62.2B | +1.2% |
| FY2023 | $61.5B | +3.7% |
| FY2022 | $59.3B | +17.9% |
| FY2021 | $50.3B | +61.4% |
| FY2020 | $31.1B | +69.3% |
| FY2019 | $18.4B | +102.7% |
| FY2018 | $9.1B | +87.3% |
| FY2017 | $4.8B | +31.2% |
| FY2016 | $3.7B | +107.5% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K Annual Filings · Updated Feb 28, 2026