LSE:AHT 26 November 2025 - 10 January 2026

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 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.

Ashtead Group shares closed at 4,776p on 2 December 2025, valuing the company at just under £20 billion, down about 23% over the past year. The firm is in the midst of a large buyback and plans to shift its primary listing to New York in early 2026. Full-year 2025 results showed record rental revenue but a drop in net income to about $1.51 billion. Operating profit fell roughly 7% on weaker utilisation and lower used-equipment sales.