Company / Share Buybacks
Meta Platforms Share Buybacks History
FY2017-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Share Buybacks
$26.2B
FY2025
5-year range
$6.3B / $44.5B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-12.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#2 of 49
Communication Services
What the data says
Among 49 Communication Services companies, Meta Platforms is in the top 4% for share buybacks. Share Buybacks has fluctuated over the past 9 years, ranging from $0 in FY2018 to $44.5B in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$26.2B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +15.3%. Ranks 2nd among 49 companies in Communication Services.
Improved from $19.8B to $26.2B over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Share Buybacks over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +61.1%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +15.3%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+966.0% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +15.3%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, share buybacks decreased 12.9% year-over-year.
- Ranks #2 out of 49 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Peak share buybacks was recorded in FY2021.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong profit margin: 30.9%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 30.2%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Share BuybacksValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $26.2B | -12.9% |
| FY2024 | $30.1B | +52.3% |
| FY2023 | $19.8B | +215.3% |
| FY2022 | $6.3B | -85.9% |
| FY2021 | $44.5B | +245.8% |
| FY2020 | $12.9B | +551.8% |
| FY2019 | $2.0B | - |
| FY2018 | $0 | - |
| FY2017 | $0 | - |
| FY2016 | - | - |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026