Three Stocks Surpassing the S&P 500's 18% Return in 2025 with Notable Buyback Announcements

Keysight Technologies (KEYS) is up 23% in 2025 and announced a $1.5 billion buyback program, increasing its repurchase capacity to 4.7% of market capitalization. SEA (SE) is up 31% and authorized a $1 billion buyback, its first, suggesting value in its stock price. SOLV (SOLV) announced a $500 million buyback, its first, after reporting strong earnings. These stocks have exceeded the S&P 500's 18% return this year.