Ashtead share price slips as NYSE switch nears and a balance-sheet tweak pops up
London, February 17, 2026, 09:25 GMT — Regular session Ashtead Group slipped 0.86% to 5,096 pence by 09:25 GMT Tuesday, with shares under pressure following the company's disclosure of a balance-sheet classification glitch. The equipment rental firm announced the issue just weeks ahead of its planned primary listing move to New York. Shares started the session at 5,122 pence.