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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.

24 companies meet this test

Figures as of September 30, 2026

#CompanyGradeShare count, 3 yearsFree cash flow yieldMarket value
1MPCMarathon Petroleum CorporationB-45.6%11.7%$110.1B
2IMOIMPERIAL OIL LIMITEDB+-24.6%6.0%$58.9B
3PARRPar Pacific Holdings, Inc.B-16.3%10.5%$3.9B
4NVGSNAVIGATOR HOLDINGS LTDB+-15.9%7.8%$1.5B
5PSXPhillips 66B-15.8%—$100.6B

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