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Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Regency Centers's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -2.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Regency Centers's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
REG'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -63.1 Med: -3.9 Max: 0.3
Current: -2.3
During the past 13 years, Regency Centers's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.30%. The lowest was -63.10%. And the median was -3.90%.
REG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 54.21% of 605
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: -2.9
vs REG: -2.30
Regency Centers (NAS:REG) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Regency Centers 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
REG vs KIM, FRT, BRX: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Regency Centers's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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.
Regency Centers 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Regency Centers's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Regency Centers's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Regency Centers 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -2.30 mean?
Regency Centers (REG) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -2.30 as of Mar. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Regency Centers and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Regency Centers ranks #277 out of 605 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 45.8%.
Is Regency Centers' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Regency Centers' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.30. Based on the distribution chart, Regency Centers ranks #277 out of 605 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Regency Centers has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Regency Centers' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to KIM and FRT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Regency Centers ranks #277 out of 605 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Regency Centers in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a REITs company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the REITs industry context. However, 3-Year Share 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Regency Centers and its competitors. Regency Centers's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Regency Centers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Regency Centers (REG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $76.98, compared to a current price of $81.71 — trading 6.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.30. Regency Centers' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Regency Centers (REG), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.30 as of Mar. 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 Regency Centers (REG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Regency Centers stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $81.71 is trading 6.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $76.98.
GuruFocus considers Regency Centers to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for REG:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -2.30
GF Value™: $76.98 vs. price of $81.71 (6.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the REG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Regency Centers is one of the largest shopping center-focused retail REITs. The company's portfolio includes an interest in 481 properties, which includes over 58 million square feet of retail space following the completion of the Urstadt Biddle acquisition in August 2023. The portfolio is geographically diversified with 22 regional offices and no single market representing more than 12% of total company net operating income. Regency's retail portfolio is primarily composed of grocery-anchored centers, with 80% of properties featuring a grocery anchor and grocery stores representing 20% of annual base rent.
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