Strong profits + abundant cash! The scale of stock buybacks in the U.S. stock market may exceed $1.1 trillion in 2025, setting a new record

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2025.08.12 01:53
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American companies are repurchasing stocks at a record pace, with total stock buybacks expected to exceed $1.1 trillion by 2025. So far, $983.6 billion in buybacks have been announced, primarily led by tech giants and large banks. Strong earnings performance and economic resilience have driven this trend. In July, the buyback scale reached $165.6 billion, setting a new high. Despite facing trade uncertainties, companies are still actively repurchasing, with S&P 500 constituents' buybacks reaching $293.5 billion in the first quarter of 2025, setting a record for a single quarter