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.
81 companies meet this test
Figures as of September 30, 2026
| # | Company | Grade | Share count, 3 years | Free cash flow yield | Market value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DVADAVITA INC. | A | -33.4% | 14.4% | $11.2B |
| 2 | THCTENET HEALTHCARE CORP | A+ | -27.1% | 14.6% | $20.8B |
| 3 | HCAHCA Healthcare, Inc. | A | -24.7% | 8.3% | $95.7B |
| 4 | INVAINNOVIVA, INC. | B+ | -24.2% | 12.4% | $1.5B |
| 5 | EXELExelixis Inc | A+ | -23.7% | 8.1% | $14.5B |
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