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Share count shrinking fastest

Graded A or B, ranked by how far the number of shares fell over three years. A buyback only shows here when it retires more shares than the company issues.

25 companies meet this test

Figures as of October 1, 2026

#CompanyGradeShare count, 3 yearsFree cash flow yieldMarket value
1CARGCarGurus, Inc.B+-27.4%10.9%$2.9B
2MTCHMatch Group, Inc.A+-22.2%12.4%$9.2B
3CMCSACOMCAST CORPORATIONB-18.9%26.3%$77.6B
4OPRAOpera LtdA+-18.7%7.1%$1.6B
5IRDMIridium Communications Inc.B+-18.6%5.7%$5.1B

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A ranking orders companies by one stated measure. It is not a recommendation, and it says nothing about whether any share price is reasonable.