Share repurchase announcements increased to 119 in the first quarter from 86 in the fourth quarter, according to Wall Street Horizon. While the first-quarter figure is well below 2020 and 2021 levels, buyback announcements had been less than 100 for four straight quarters.
U.S. companies increase buyback announcements
There were 193 U.S. companies that increased dividends, and 38 lowered payouts during the first quarter. The ratio of increases to decreases was more than 5.
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