Company / Share Buybacks
MSCI Inc. Share Buybacks History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Share Buybacks
$2.5B
FY2025
5-year range
$292.1M / $2.5B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+180.6%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#25 of 307
Financials
What the data says
Among 307 Financials companies, MSCI Inc. is in the top 8% for share buybacks. Share Buybacks has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $150M in FY2017 to $2.5B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$2.5B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +26.1%. Top quartile in the Financials sector.
Improved from $504M to $2.5B over the past 2 years.
Financials sector context is included.
Share Buybacks over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +47.2%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +26.1%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 8% in FinancialsTop 8% of 307This company $2.5B Sector average $873.7M
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+184.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +26.1%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, share buybacks increased 180.6% year-over-year.
- Ranks #25 out of 307 companies in the Financials sector.
- Lowest share buybacks in the period was in FY2017.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong profit margin: 40.0%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Share BuybacksValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2.5B | +180.6% |
| FY2024 | $885.3M | +75.6% |
| FY2023 | $504.2M | -35.2% |
| FY2022 | $778.5M | +166.5% |
| FY2021 | $292.1M | -62.5% |
| FY2020 | $778.5M | +166.5% |
| FY2019 | $292.1M | -62.3% |
| FY2018 | $774.6M | +414.8% |
| FY2017 | $150.5M | -63.3% |
| FY2016 | $409.7M | +265.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026