Three stocks, including Keysight Technologies, are outperforming in 2025 and have announced notable buybacks. Keysight’s earnings report drove a 10% stock increase, beating estimates and projecting a 19% sales rise. The company also supports Broadcom’s advanced networking chips. A $1.5 billion buyback increase equals 4.7% of market cap.

SEA (NYSE: SE) has seen a 31% rise in 2025, driven by Shopee and Garena platforms. Despite a share fall due to EPS miss, SEA announced a $1 billion buyback, a rarity for the company. This signals belief in undervalued shares, especially after a 20% share count increase in five years.

Solventum’s turnaround year includes a 29% stock increase post Q3 earnings beat. The company’s first-ever $1 billion buyback, 6.7% of market cap, follows debt reduction from a business sale. With $1.6 billion in cash, Solventum plans to acquire Acera Surgical for up to $900 million, aiming for further growth.

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