About this episode
Send us a text Stock buybacks are hitting all-time highs in 2025, led by big banks and tech giants like Apple and Alphabet. In this episode, Namaan and Jenny Rae unpack what a buyback is, why companies do it, and what this surge signals about corporate balance sheets, sector trends, and the strength of the U.S. economy. Links: Investopedia : What is a Buyback? Wall Street Journal : American Companies Are Buying Their Own Stocks at a Record Pace Chapters: 03:35 Understanding Stock Buybacks 06:44 The Mechanics of Buybacks and Their Implications 09:38 Current Trends in Stock Buybacks 12:38 Sector-Specific Insights on Buybacks 15:31 The Role of Major Companies in Buybacks 18:28 Evaluating the Impact of Buybacks on the Economy 21:24 Conclusion and Future Considerations Join Market Outsiders live every weekday at 9:15AM ET on LinkedIn and YouTube. Subscribe to the Market Outsiders feed for daily episodes ( Apple , Spotify ). Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn and subscribe on YouTube Connect with Namaan and Jenny Rae on LinkedIn Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted team Connect With Management Consulted Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team. Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube ! Follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us ( team@managementconsulted.com ) with questions or feedback.