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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.

139 companies meet this test

Figures as of September 30, 2026

#CompanyGradeShare count, 3 yearsFree cash flow yieldMarket value
1AMGAFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.A+-47.2%11.1%$9.6B
2HGHamilton Insurance Group, Ltd.A+-36.1%—$2.2B
3SYFSynchrony FinancialB+-32.7%—$23.3B
4AGOASSURED GUARANTY LTD.B-31.2%—$3B
5CASHPATHWARD FINANCIAL, INC.B+-28.9%46.0%$1.5B

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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.