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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.

81 companies meet this test

Figures as of September 30, 2026

#CompanyGradeShare count, 3 yearsFree cash flow yieldMarket value
1DVADAVITA INC.A-33.4%14.4%$11.2B
2THCTENET HEALTHCARE CORPA+-27.1%14.6%$20.8B
3HCAHCA Healthcare, Inc.A-24.7%8.3%$95.7B
4INVAINNOVIVA, INC.B+-24.2%12.4%$1.5B
5EXELExelixis IncA+-23.7%8.1%$14.5B
6PGNYProgyny, Inc.B-23.2%9.4%$1.9B
7HALOHALOZYME THERAPEUTICS, INC.A+-19.3%6.4%$12.7B
8HSICHENRY SCHEIN, INC.B-19.1%6.0%$9.5B
9AMPHAmphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.A+-18.9%13.5%$1.1B
10MCKMcKESSON CORPORATIONA-18.0%6.4%$100.9B

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