Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) Stock Buyback History
TTM buyback yield 0.78% · Shareholder yield (TTM) 0.78%.
TTM buyback yield
0.78%
Shareholder yield (TTM)
0.78%
5Y share count change
107.1%
TTM buyback spend
$792.38M
SBC coverage (TTM)
17.31x
YoY change in spend
+303.2%
5Y CAGR of spend
N/A
Peak year (2025)
$682.89M
Cumulative spend
$1.18B
TTM metrics calculated from the four most recent reported quarters, ending (reported ).
Key takeaways
- Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) repurchased about $792.38M of stock over the trailing twelve months.
- Diluted share count is up 107.1% over the last ~5 fiscal years — equity issuance and stock-based compensation are outpacing repurchases.
- TTM buyback ÷ stock-based-comp ratio of 17.31× — repurchases more than cover SBC dilution.
- TTM repurchases used about 21% of free cash flow remaining after dividends.
Buyback context per fiscal year
Annual repurchases alongside stock-based compensation, diluted share count and the year-over-year change — useful for SBC-coverage and dilution-offset reading at a glance.
| Year | Buybacks | SBC | Net | Shares (dil.) | YoY shares | Buyback yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $682.89M | $97.55M | $585.35M | 0.50B | 0.5% | 0.80% |
| 2024 | $169.36M | $77.40M | $91.95M | 0.50B | 2.2% | 0.43% |
| 2023 | $47.00M | $80.60M | −$33.60M | 0.49B | 11.7% | 0.17% |
| 2022 | $109.95M | $48.57M | $61.38M | 0.44B | 79.2% | 0.57% |
| 2021 | $34.61M | $57.80M | −$23.19M | 0.24B | 0.7% | 0.27% |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $54.49M | −$54.49M | 0.24B | 2.0% | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $54.26M | −$54.26M | 0.24B | 2.1% | — |
| 2018 | $30.06M | $50.66M | −$20.60M | 0.23B | 0.3% | 0.32% |
| 2017 | $24.68M | $43.67M | −$18.99M | 0.23B | 3.0% | 0.23% |
| 2016 | $15.58M | $33.80M | −$18.23M | 0.23B | 4.0% | 0.16% |
| 2015 | $11.90M | $35.82M | −$23.92M | 0.22B | 10.7% | 0.21% |
| 2014 | $7.52M | $38.00M | −$30.48M | 0.20B | 13.5% | 0.14% |
| 2013 | $19.00M | $41.20M | −$22.20M | 0.17B | 0.8% | 0.41% |
| 2012 | $12.03M | $47.63M | −$35.60M | 0.17B | 1.2% | 0.13% |
| 2011 | $3.72M | $48.15M | −$44.43M | 0.17B | 2.2% | 0.06% |
| 2010 | $4.04M | $41.63M | −$37.60M | 0.17B | 4.6% | 0.03% |
| 2009 | $0.00 | $28.75M | −$28.75M | 0.16B | 8.7% | — |
| 2008 | $0.00 | $16.06M | −$16.06M | 0.15B | 8.9% | — |
| 2007 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.13B | 12.1% | — |
| 2006 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.12B | 35.7% | — |
| 2005 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.09B | 3.0% | — |
| 2004 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.09B | 0.8% | — |
| 2003 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.08B | 5.7% | — |
| 2002 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.08B | 3.1% | — |
| 2001 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.08B | 42.9% | — |
| 2000 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.05B | 2.1% | — |
| 1999 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.05B | 5.7% | — |
| 1998 | $388.00K | $0.00 | $388.00K | 0.05B | 17.4% | — |
| 1997 | $5.11M | $0.00 | $5.11M | 0.04B | 43.1% | — |
| 1996 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.03B | — | — |
| 1995 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | — | — | — |
| 1994 | $1.78M | $0.00 | $1.78M | — | — | — |
| 1993 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | — | — | — |
Cash buyback spend (USD) — annual & quarterly history
Trailing-twelve-month and per-period cash repurchases for Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) from the consolidated cash flow statement (line: common stock repurchased), in USD as filed.
Cash buyback spend over time for Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM)
Per-period cash repurchases
Cash buyback spend annual + quarterly history for Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Buyback Spend | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $682.89M | +303.2% | +$513.53M | ||
| 2024 | $169.36M | +260.3% | +$122.35M | ||
| 2023 | $47.00M | -57.3% | -$62.95M | ||
| 2022 | $109.95M | +217.7% | +$75.35M | ||
| 2021 | $34.61M | — | +$34.61M | ||
| 2020 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2019 | $0 | -100.0% | -$30.06M | ||
| 2018 | $30.06M | +21.8% | +$5.38M | ||
| 2017 | $24.68M | +58.5% | +$9.11M | ||
| 2016 | $15.58M | +30.9% | +$3.68M | ||
| 2015 | $11.90M | +58.3% | +$4.38M | ||
| 2014 | $7.52M | -60.4% | -$11.48M | ||
| 2013 | $19.00M | +57.9% | +$6.97M | ||
| 2012 | $12.03M | +223.2% | +$8.31M | ||
| 2011 | $3.72M | -7.8% | -$314,000 | ||
| 2010 | $4.04M | — | +$4.04M | ||
| 2009 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2008 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2007 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1999 | $0 | -100.0% | -$388,000 | ||
| 1998 | $388,000 | -92.4% | -$4.72M | ||
| 1997 | $5.11M | — | +$5.11M | ||
| 1996 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1995 | $0 | -100.0% | -$1.78M | ||
| 1994 | $1.78M | — | +$1.78M | ||
| 1993 | $0 | — | — |
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) reported buyback spend of $682.89M – surged 303.2% year-over-year.
Agnico Eagle Mines buyback spend compound annual growth for the 2015–2025 (10 years) window is +49.9%, sustaining 2 straight years of year-over-year growth.
The highest annual buyback spend of $682.89M was reported in 2025. The lowest in the available history was $0 in 1993.
Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) sits 5th of 8 Basic Materials peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $445.40M.
Agnico Eagle Mines Buyback Spend 2025: $682.89M
Agnico Eagle Mines buyback spend in 2025 was $682.89M, surged 303.2% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Agnico Eagle Mines Buyback Spend 2024: $169.36M
Agnico Eagle Mines buyback spend in 2024 was $169.36M, surged 260.3% from 2023.
Agnico Eagle Mines Buyback Spend 2023: $47.00M
Agnico Eagle Mines buyback spend in 2023 was $47.00M, plunged 57.3% below 2022.
Agnico Eagle Mines Buyback Spend 2022: $109.95M
Agnico Eagle Mines buyback spend in 2022 was $109.95M, surged 217.7% from 2021.
Agnico Eagle Mines Buyback Spend 2021: $34.61M
Agnico Eagle Mines buyback spend in 2021 was $34.61M.
See more financial history for Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM).
Sector peers by buyback spend
Companies in the same sector as Agnico Eagle Mines, ranked by their latest buyback spend.
| Company | Buyback Spend | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Linde (LIN) | $4.60B | Basic Materials |
| Newmont (NEM) | $2.30B | Basic Materials |
| CRH (CRH) | $1.18B | Basic Materials |
| Ecolab (ECL) | $783.80M | Basic Materials |
| Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) | $107.00M | Basic Materials |
| Southern Copper (SCCO) | $0 | Basic Materials |
| Sherwin-Williams (SHW) | $0 | Basic Materials |
| Air Products and Chemicals (APD) | $0 | Basic Materials |
Share count history
Diluted weighted-average shares drive the EPS denominator and per-share capital-return maths. A falling diluted share count means buybacks are outpacing dilution from stock-based compensation and option exercises.
Diluted vs basic shares (annual)
Year-over-year change in diluted shares
Green is fewer shares vs the prior fiscal year (net repurchase); red is growth (dilution). The earliest year shown has no prior year to compare.
Dividend & buyback yield over time
Stacked annual yields — buyback yield (TTM cash repurchases ÷ market cap) plus dividend yield from the same fiscal-year-end key-metrics period — show how total cash return per dollar of equity has evolved.
Buybacks vs stock-based compensation
Annual cash repurchases set against stock-based compensation. Coverage above 1× means buybacks fully offset the equity dilution from SBC. TTM coverage: 17.31×.
Capital allocation mix
How Agnico Eagle Mines splits cash returned to shareholders between dividends and buybacks, plus the headroom on free cash flow that's still available for additional repurchases.
Buybacks vs dividends (share of cash returned)
Buyback capacity (TTM)
Free cash flow minus dividends paid versus actual TTM repurchases — the headroom bar shows how much of post-dividend FCF is still being deployed elsewhere.
Headroom $3.79B (TTM FCF − TTM dividends, clamped at zero).
Data & methodology
Where do buyback, dividend and compensation figures come from?
Cash buyback spend (common stock repurchased), dividends paid and stock-based compensation come from Agnico Eagle Mines's consolidated cash flow statements — quarterly 10-Q and annual 10-K SEC filings, in USD as reported.
How are diluted shares and yields calculated?
Diluted weighted-average share counts come from the income statement (EPS denominator). Trailing twelve-month (TTM) aggregates sum the four most recent reported quarters. Buyback and dividend yields divide TTM cash flows by market capitalisation at the latest quarter-end.
How is buyback capacity defined?
Capacity compares TTM repurchases to free cash flow after dividends: operating cash flow minus capital expenditure, minus dividends paid, versus actual buybacks over the same trailing window.
Is this investment advice?
No. Figures are for informational and educational use only. Past buybacks and dividends do not predict future returns.
Frequently asked questions
Does Agnico Eagle Mines buy back its own stock?
Yes, Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) has repurchased shares in recent periods. See the history table and charts on this page for amounts and trends.
How much does Agnico Eagle Mines spend on share buybacks?
Trailing twelve months (TTM) buyback spend is about $792.38M (sum of the last four quarterly cash-flow periods in our data). Figures are illustrative; verify in filings.
What is Agnico Eagle Mines's buyback yield?
TTM buyback yield is about 0.78% (TTM buyback spend divided by market cap at the latest quarter-end in our data).
What is Agnico Eagle Mines's shareholder yield?
Shareholder yield combines dividend yield and buyback yield. For the latest period we show approximately 0.78% combined (TTM-based where available).
Is Agnico Eagle Mines diluting shareholders?
Compare stock-based compensation (SBC) to buybacks in the chart above. Net effect varies by year; see annual buyback vs SBC bars and the history table.
How has Agnico Eagle Mines's share count changed?
Diluted weighted average shares changed by about 107.1% over roughly five fiscal years (annual income statement data).
What is Agnico Eagle Mines's buyback spend?
Latest reported buyback spend for Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) is $792.38M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Agnico Eagle Mines buyback spend changed year-over-year?
Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) buyback spend changed +303.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Agnico Eagle Mines buyback spend?
Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) buyback spend compound annual growth rate is +49.9% over the most recent 10 years available.
When did Agnico Eagle Mines buyback spend hit its highest annual value?
Agnico Eagle Mines buyback spend reached its highest annual value of $682.89M in 2025.
What was Agnico Eagle Mines buyback spend in 2024?
Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) buyback spend in 2024 was $169.36M.
What was Agnico Eagle Mines buyback spend in 2025?
Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) buyback spend in 2025 was $682.89M.
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