Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (XSWX:BMY) Shares Buyback Ratio %: -0.38 (As of Sep. 03, 2026)

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XSWX:BMY Bristol-Myers Squibb Co XSWX:BMY
73 GF Score
Price CHF54.34
GF Value CHF45.75
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Bristol-Myers Squibb Co Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co XSWX:BMY 73 Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.38 as of Sep. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BMY with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF45.75 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

GuruFocus calculates shares buyback ratio using previous shares outstanding minus the current shares outstanding, and then divides by previous shares outstanding. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's current shares buyback ratio was -0.38%.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Shares Buyback Ratio % 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.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shares Buyback Ratio %
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Bristol-Myers Squibb Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Shares Buyback Ratio % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.02 -0.07 0.03 -0.29 -0.05
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Bristol-Myers Squibb Co Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Shares Buyback Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2024 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2024 )
=(2029.000 - 2035.753) / 2029.000
=-0.33%

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 )
=(2041.735 - 2042.715) / 2041.735
=-0.05%

* 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.

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What does a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.38 mean?
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (XSWX:BMY) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.38 as of Sep. 03, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Bristol-Myers Squibb Co and its competitors.
Is Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.38. Overall, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to PFE and GILD?
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.38 can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Buyback Ratio % for a Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Drug Manufacturers industry context. However, Shares Buyback Ratio % 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % mean?
A high Shares Buyback Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Bristol-Myers Squibb Co and its competitors. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bristol-Myers Squibb Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (XSWX:BMY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF45.75, compared to a current price of CHF54.34 — trading 18.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.38. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Buyback Ratio % calculated?
Shares Buyback Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (XSWX:BMY), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.38 as of Sep. 03, 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 Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (XSWX:BMY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF54.34 is trading 18.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF45.75. GuruFocus considers Bristol-Myers Squibb Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BMY:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: -0.38
  • GF Value™: CHF45.75 vs. price of CHF54.34 (18.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co Business Description

Address Route 206 and Province Line Road, Princeton, New Jersey, NJ, USA, 08543
Bristol Myers Squibb discovers, develops, and markets drugs for various therapeutic areas, such as cardiovascular, cancer, and immune disorders. A key focus for Bristol is immuno-oncology, where the firm is a leader in drug development. Bristol derives close to 70% of total sales from the US, showing a higher dependence on the US market than most of its peer group.
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