Buyback Spend for Medtronic (MDT)
Buyback Spend for Medtronic (MDT): headline value $874.00M · YoY +51.3%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .

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Latest period
$874.00M
YoY change
+51.3%
5Y CAGR
+19.5%
Peak year (2006)
$4.66B
Latest annual
$3.23B
Buyback Spend history chart for Medtronic (MDT) from 1990 to 2025
Buyback Spend history table for Medtronic (MDT) from 1990 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Buyback Spend | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.23B | +51.3% | ||
| 2024 | $2.14B | +231.5% | ||
| 2023 | $645.00M | -74.6% | ||
| 2022 | $2.54B | +290.2% | ||
| 2021 | $652.00M | -50.8% | ||
| 2020 | $1.33B | -53.9% | ||
| 2019 | $2.88B | +32.5% | ||
| 2018 | $2.17B | -38.7% | ||
| 2017 | $3.54B | +25.2% | ||
| 2016 | $2.83B | +47.4% | ||
| 2015 | $1.92B | -24.8% | ||
| 2014 | $2.55B | +104.7% | ||
| 2013 | $1.25B | -13.4% | ||
| 2012 | $1.44B | +26.3% | ||
| 2011 | $1.14B | +10.7% | ||
| 2010 | $1.03B | +35.7% | ||
| 2009 | $759.00M | -50.8% | ||
| 2008 | $1.54B | +48.6% | ||
| 2007 | $1.04B | -77.7% | ||
| 2006 | $4.66B | +812.6% | ||
| 2005 | $511.00M | -42.0% | ||
| 2004 | $880.50M | +110.4% | ||
| 2003 | $418.50M | +1534.8% | ||
| 2002 | $25.60M | — | ||
| 2001 | $0 | -100.0% | ||
| 2000 | $497.40M | +31.9% | ||
| 1999 | $377.20M | +124.3% | ||
| 1998 | $168.20M | -64.7% | ||
| 1997 | $476.60M | +1318.5% | ||
| 1996 | $33.60M | -43.1% | ||
| 1995 | $59.10M | +10.7% | ||
| 1994 | $53.40M | -62.6% | ||
| 1993 | $142.90M | +273.1% | ||
| 1992 | $38.30M | +732.6% | ||
| 1991 | $4.60M | -87.7% | ||
| 1990 | $37.50M | — |
Buyback Spend values are taken from Medtronic's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
Medtronic (MDT) most recent annual buyback spend stands at $3.23B (2025) – surged 51.3% year-over-year.
Medtronic buyback spend compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +19.5%, sustaining 2 straight years of year-over-year growth.
Medtronic buyback spend plunged from $4.66B in 2006 to $3.23B in 2025, a 30.6% drawdown.
The dataset's maximum buyback spend sits at $4.66B (2006); the minimum reading of $0 dates to 2001.
Among 8 Healthcare peers, Medtronic (MDT) ranks 5th; the peer median for buyback spend is $2.75B.
Medtronic Buyback Spend by Year
Medtronic Buyback Spend 2025: $3.23B
Medtronic buyback spend in 2025 was $3.23B, surged 51.3% from 2024.
Medtronic Buyback Spend 2024: $2.14B
Medtronic buyback spend in 2024 was $2.14B, surged 231.5% from 2023.
Medtronic Buyback Spend 2023: $645.00M
Medtronic buyback spend in 2023 was $645.00M, plunged 74.6% below 2022.
Medtronic Buyback Spend 2022: $2.54B
Medtronic buyback spend in 2022 was $2.54B, surged 290.2% from 2021.
Medtronic Buyback Spend 2021: $652.00M
Medtronic buyback spend in 2021 was $652.00M.
See more financial history for Medtronic (MDT).
Sector peers — Buyback Spend
Companies in the same sector as Medtronic, ranked by their latest buyback spend.
| Company | Buyback Spend | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $5.95B | Healthcare |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) | $5.54B | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) | $5.08B | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) | $4.11B | Healthcare |
| Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) | $1.39B | Healthcare |
| AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) | $980.00M | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) | $719.66M | Healthcare |
| Amgen Inc. (AMGN) | $0 | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
What is Medtronic's buyback spend?
Latest reported buyback spend for Medtronic (MDT) is $874.00M (period ending January 23, 2026).
How has Medtronic buyback spend changed year-over-year?
Medtronic (MDT) buyback spend changed +51.3% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Medtronic buyback spend?
Medtronic (MDT) buyback spend compound annual growth rate is +19.5% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Medtronic buyback spend hit its highest annual value?
Medtronic buyback spend reached its highest annual value of $4.66B in 2006.
What was Medtronic buyback spend in 2024?
Medtronic (MDT) buyback spend in 2024 was $2.14B.
What was Medtronic buyback spend in 2025?
Medtronic (MDT) buyback spend in 2025 was $3.23B.
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