Sonos (FRA:8SO) Buyback Yield %: 6.62 (As of Jul. 11, 2026) — 32% Above Median


FRA:8SO Sonos Inc FRA:8SO
61 GF Score
Price €12.43
GF Value €12.31
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Sonos Buyback Yield %?

Sonos FRA:8SO +4.85% 61 Buyback Yield % is 6.62 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 5.02. GuruFocus rates FRA:8SO with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 729 Hardware companies, Sonos ranks better than 96.3% on this metric.

Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.

Sonos's current buyback yield was 6.62%.


Sonos Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sonos's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Sonos Buyback Yield % Chart

Sonos Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Buyback Yield %
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Sonos Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:8SO vs TBCH, VUZI, GPRO: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Sonos's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Sonos Buyback Yield % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sonos's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sonos's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Sonos Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Sonos's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (-91.032 + 0) / 1564.81179
=5.82%

Sonos's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (-95.339 + 0) / 1401.43325
=6.80%

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of 6.62 mean?
Sonos (FRA:8SO) has a Buyback Yield % of 6.62 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Sonos and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 5.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonos ranks #27 out of 729 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 3.7%.
Is Sonos' Buyback Yield % too high?
Sonos' current Buyback Yield % of 6.62 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 5.02. Based on the distribution chart, Sonos ranks #27 out of 729 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sonos has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonos' Buyback Yield % compare to TBCH and VUZI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sonos ranks #27 out of 729 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Sonos in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Hardware company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Sonos and its competitors. Sonos's current Buyback Yield % is 6.62, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 5.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sonos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonos (FRA:8SO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.31, compared to a current price of €12.43 — trading 0.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 6.62, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 5.02. Sonos' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sonos (FRA:8SO), the current Buyback Yield % is 6.62 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Sonos (FRA:8SO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonos stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €12.43 is trading 0.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €12.31. GuruFocus considers Sonos to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:8SO:

  • Buyback Yield %: 6.62 (32% above median its 10-year median of 5.02)
  • GF Value™: €12.31 vs. price of €12.43 (0.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8SO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sonos Business Description

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Address 301 Coromar Drive, Santa Barbara, CA, USA, 93117
Sonos Inc is an audio company dedicated to elevating life through sound, offering a connected platform that brings together music, movies, stories, and conversations. Its portfolio includes home theater speakers, components, plug-in and portable speakers and headphones, known for exceptional sound, thoughtful design, ease of use and seamless access to audio content. Its partner products and other revenue categories include accessories for home integration, such as custom-designed stands, mounts, and shelving units, along with partnerships for architectural speakers and automotive sound systems, as well as licensing, advertising revenue, and subscription-based services. The company operates in the United States and other countries, with the majority of revenue coming from the United States.
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