Apple Inc. (AAPL)
The buybacks for Apple Inc. (AAPL) is $90.71 Billion with a year-over-year change of -4.46%. Share buybacks (stock repurchases) represent cash spent by the company to buy back its own shares in the open market, reducing shares outstanding and returning capital to shareholders.
Current Buybacks
$90.71B
$90.71 Billion
Year-over-Year Change
-4.46%
vs. $94.95B prior year
Historical Data
18
Years of data available
Annual Buybacks History
| Year | Buybacks | YoY Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $90.71B | $-4.24B | -4.46% |
| 2024 | $94.95B | +$17.40B | +22.44% |
| 2023 | $77.55B | $-11.85B | -13.26% |
| 2022 | $89.40B | +$3.43B | +3.99% |
| 2021 | $85.97B | +$13.61B | +18.81% |
| 2020 | $72.36B | +$5.46B | +8.16% |
| 2019 | $66.90B | $-5.84B | -8.03% |
| 2018 | $72.74B | +$39.84B | +121.09% |
| 2017 | $32.90B | +$3.18B | +10.69% |
| 2016 | $29.72B | — | — |
Understanding Share Buybacks
What is Share Buybacks? Share buybacks (stock repurchases) represent cash spent by the company to buy back its own shares in the open market, reducing shares outstanding and returning capital to shareholders.
Why it Matters: Buybacks can boost EPS by reducing share count and signal management confidence in the stock. However, they should be evaluated against the price paid - buybacks at inflated prices destroy value.
How to Use: Compare buybacks to stock-based compensation to see net dilution. Check if buybacks occur at favorable valuations (low P/E). Consistent buybacks during downturns may indicate strong balance sheet and shareholder-friendly management.