Rankings · Capital
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.
28 companies meet this test
Figures as of September 30, 2026
| # | Company | Grade | Share count, 3 years | Free cash flow yield | Market value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ECVTEcovyst Inc. | B | -19.0% | 6.7% | $1.1B |
| 2 | ASHASHLAND INC. | B | -18.2% | 8.0% | $3.1B |
| 3 | CRHCRH public limited company | A | -12.9% | 5.2% | $56.2B |
| 4 | EMNEASTMAN CHEMICAL CO | B | -8.4% | 7.2% | $7.5B |
| 5 | SSRMSSR Mining Inc. | A+ | -8.3% | 4.6% | $6.9B |
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