LSE:AHT News 11 December 2025 - 7 February 2026

Ashtead shares rose 1% to 5,050 pence in early London trading Wednesday after two days of declines. The company confirmed a new $1.5 billion buyback programme starting March 2, coinciding with its planned NYSE relisting. Ashtead bought 74,800 shares on Jan. 20 and 74,000 on Jan. 19, both via J.P. Morgan Securities. Investors are watching for updates on the relisting schedule.

Ashtead shares fell about 1.1% to 5,240 pence in early London trading after the company announced another tranche of buybacks under its $1.5 billion programme. The FTSE 100 firm repurchased 71,535 shares on Jan. 16 at an average 5,310 pence, placing them in treasury. Traders are watching the Jan. 23 dividend election deadline and the next buyback phase set for March.

Ashtead shares closed down 0.4% at 5,302 pence in London Friday after the group bought back 72,300 shares for treasury at an average 5,327.7 pence each. The company now holds 35.1 million shares in treasury, with 416.2 million outstanding. Traders are watching the pace of buybacks and the timeline for Ashtead’s planned U.S. relisting. The $1.5 billion buyback is set to launch March 2, coinciding with Sunbelt’s NYSE debut.

Ashtead shares closed Friday up 2.01% at 5,594 pence, near a 12-month high, after the company disclosed a fresh daily share buyback. The FTSE 100 group confirmed its $1.5 billion buyback and March 2 NYSE relisting remain on track. Ashtead repurchased 69,500 shares on Jan. 8 and will pay its interim dividend on Feb. 6.

Ashtead Group shares rose 1.25% to around 5,326p in London on Dec. 17 after it repurchased 112,794 shares for treasury and KeyBanc upgraded the stock to Overweight with a £63.50 target. The moves come as Ashtead prepares for a primary NYSE listing in March 2026.

Ashtead shares jumped 7.4% in two days, closing Friday at £51.38, after announcing a $1.5bn buyback and plans for a NYSE primary listing in March 2026. Half-year results showed rental revenue up 2% and record free cash flow of $1.1bn, while profit was hit by $69m in one-off costs. Guidance for rental growth and capex was reaffirmed.

Ashtead Group shares closed at £51.38 on Friday, up 2.55% after half-year results, a $1.5 billion buyback announcement, and progress toward a primary NYSE listing. The stock rose 6.8% over the week, outperforming the FTSE 100, but remains below its 52-week high. Revenue and rental revenue increased, while adjusted EBITDA margin slipped to 46.1%. Analyst profit expectations were missed due to higher repair costs and less storm-driven demand.