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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.

126 companies meet this test

Figures as of September 30, 2026

#CompanyGradeShare count, 3 yearsFree cash flow yieldMarket value
1AERAerCap Holdings N.V.A-30.6%—$24.2B
2RRYDER SYSTEM INCA-24.6%7.8%$8.9B
3MATXMatson, Inc.B+-23.9%2.9%$6.8B
4LUVSOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.B-23.8%-2.2%$20.6B
5PRGPROG Holdings, Inc.B-23.5%25.4%$1.3B

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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.