Rankings · Capital
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.
41 companies meet this test
Figures as of October 1, 2026
| # | Company | Grade | Share count, 3 years | Free cash flow yield | Market value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPBSpectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. | B | -43.8% | 15.7% | $1.9B |
| 2 | POSTPost Holdings, Inc. | A | -29.9% | 17.1% | $3.2B |
| 3 | CVSACovista Inc. | A+ | -25.4% | 9.7% | $4.1B |
| 4 | LOPEGRAND CANYON EDUCATION, INC. | A+ | -19.1% | 6.3% | $3.8B |
| 5 | KRKROGER CO | B | -18.8% | 9.6% | $35.9B |
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