- S&P Dow Jones Indices recently reported stock buyback results for the fourth quarter of 2020 noting a 28.2% increase in the quarter versus the third quarter increase of 14.8%.
- Aggregate dividends paid in Q4 2020 increased to $118.84 billion versus $115.54 billion in the third quarter last year. Buybacks totaled $130.5 billion versus Q3 buybacks of $101.8 billion.
- This increase in the level of buybacks and a resumption of dividend growth is a sign companies are seeing improving cash flow near term, this on the back of an improving economy.
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Stock Buyback Rate Continues To Increase