What are share buybacks? [Yahoo! Finance]
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There has been a boom in share buybacks over the years as more companies have been keen to use the strategy. The issuing company usually acquires its own stock by distributing cash to existing holders, paying the market value per share, in exchange for a portion of the company's outstanding equity. When a company repurchases its own shares, this reduces the number of shares held by the public. Companies can purchase the stock on the open market or from shareholders directly. Read more: How to start investing with an employee share scheme Most recently, Lloyds ( LLOY.L ) launched a £1.75bn share buyback after reporting annual profits which comfortably topped expectations. In 2025, Shell ( SHEL.L ) announced a $3.5bn (£2.5bn) share buyback after its third-quarter profits beat estimates. Fellow oil major BP ( BP.L ) also unveiled another $750m in buybacks in its third-quarter results In addition, Barclays ( BARC.L announced a £500m buyback during its third-quarter earnings a
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