S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global, announced preliminary data for the third quarter of 2025. The report shows S&P 500 stock buybacks increased to $249.0 billion.
This Q3 2025 figure represents a 6.2% rise from the second quarter of 2025. Year-over-year, buybacks increased 9.9% compared to the third quarter of 2024.
Total buyback expenditure for the 12-month period ending in September 2025 reached a record $1.02 trillion. This marks the second time the 12-month total has surpassed the $1 trillion threshold.
S&P Dow Jones Indices issues this report as part of its routine market reporting. The announcement does not contain information regarding S&P Global’s corporate strategy or financial results.