Share Buybacks 27 November 2025

Sage Group plc (LON: SGE): Insider Deals, £300m Buyback and 2026 Forecasts – Update as of 5 December 2025

Sage Group shares traded at 1,068p on 5 December, near a 52-week low despite strong full-year results and a £300 million buyback. CEO Steve Hare sold 127,828 shares for £1.36 million after receiving 271,690 shares from long-term incentives, retaining 654,749 shares. Other executives also sold shares to cover tax on vested awards. Sage’s market value stands at about £10 billion.

5 December 2025

Financial Forecasts·LSE:SGE·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Imperial Brands PLC Stock on 5 December 2025: Near 52‑Week Highs, £1.45bn Buyback and 2030 Strategy – What Investors Need to Know

Imperial Brands shares closed at around 3,300p in London on 4 December 2025, near a 52-week high, after rising nearly 1% on the day. The stock has rallied following full-year results showing adjusted operating profit up 4.6% to £3.99bn and confirming ongoing share buybacks. In New York, the ADR ended at $43.93, also close to its annual peak. Market value stands near £26–27 billion in London and $35.9 billion in the US.

5 December 2025

LSE:IMB·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Ashtead Group plc Share Price Today: Buybacks, US Listing Plan and 2026 Stock Forecast

Ashtead Group shares traded at 4,821p in London late morning on 4 December, up 2.9% for the day but down about 24.5% over the past year. The company is running a $1.5 billion share buyback, plans to move its primary listing to the US in early 2026, and will report earnings on 9 December 2025.

4 December 2025

Financial Forecasts·LSE:AHT·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

AJ Bell Share Price Falls Despite Record 2025 Results and £50m Buyback – What It Means for Investors Today

AJ Bell shares fell over 6% to around 491p on 4 December despite reporting record annual results and announcing a £50m buyback and higher dividend. Investors reacted to cautious profit-margin guidance and concerns over UK ISA reforms. Full-year revenue rose 18% to £317.8m, with profit before tax up 22% to £137.8m. The company’s market cap stands near £2bn.

4 December 2025

LSE:AJB·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

GB Group PLC (LON: GBG) Share Price, FTSE 250 Upgrade, Buyback and 2026 Outlook – Latest News and Forecasts as of 4 December 2025

GB Group shares traded at 255p on 4 December 2025, up 2.5% intraday, valuing the company at just under £600 million. FTSE Russell confirmed GB Group will join the FTSE 250 index from 22 December. The company continued its buyback program, purchasing 50,000 shares on 3 December and 14,110 shares on 1 December. Shares remain down about 25–33% year-on-year.

4 December 2025

Financial Forecasts·LSE:GBG·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Experian PLC (LON: EXPN) Stock on 3 December 2025: Share Price, AI Cybersecurity Push, Buybacks and 2026 Forecasts

Experian shares traded at 3,284p on 3 December 2025, down 0.7% intraday and about 11–12% below last year’s level, despite record first-half results and ongoing buybacks. Technical models flag near-term downside, with StockInvest projecting a potential 15% drop over three months. The US ADR closed at $43.79, below key moving averages after a surge in trading volume.

3 December 2025

Artificial Intelligence·Cybersecurity·Financial Forecasts·LSE:EXPN·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Ashtead Group plc (LON:AHT) Stock on 3 December 2025: Share Price, $1.5bn Buyback, US Listing Plan and 2026 Outlook

Ashtead Group shares closed at 4,654p in London on 3 December 2025, down 0.64% and about 28% below their 52-week high. Trading volumes remained light ahead of Q2 results due 9 December. The company is running a $1.5 billion buyback and plans to shift its primary listing to New York. Market value stands just under £20 billion.

3 December 2025

LSE:AHT·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Whitbread PLC (LON: WTB) Share Price on 3 December 2025: Budget Hit, Buybacks and 2026 Stock Forecast

Whitbread shares fell over 11% on 30 November after the UK Budget sharply raised business rates for large hotels, with trading volume 8% above average. As of 3 December, the stock traded near 2,415p, down about 14% year-on-year and over 25% below its 52-week high. The company expects £40–50m in extra annual costs from the new rates and plans £60m in efficiencies to offset inflation.

3 December 2025

LSE:WTB·Share Buybacks

Sage Group plc (LON: SGE) Share Price on 3 December 2025: £300m Buyback, Dividend Hike and 2026 Stock Forecast

Sage Group shares closed at 1,063.50p in London on December 3, up 0.05%, as the company launched a £300 million buyback and prepared a higher dividend. Full-year 2025 results showed underlying revenue up 10% to £2.51 billion and operating profit up 17% to £600 million. Market capitalization stands near £10.1 billion. The stock is up 19% over the past year.

3 December 2025

Dividends·Financial Forecasts·LSE:SGE·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Imperial Brands PLC Stock on 2 December 2025: High Dividend, New Buyback and What Comes Next

Imperial Brands closed at 3,257p on 2 December 2025, near its 52-week high and up 0.62% for the day, valuing the company at about £26.1 billion. Full-year results showed revenue of £32.17 billion, adjusted operating profit up 4.6% to £3.99 billion, and adjusted EPS up 9.1% to 315p. The company generated around £2.7 billion in free cash flow, supporting dividends and buybacks.

2 December 2025

Dividends·LSE:IMB·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Ashtead Group plc Stock in December 2025: US Listing Shift, $1.5bn Buyback and What It Means for AHT Shares

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.

2 December 2025

LSE:AHT·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Prudential plc (LON: PRU) Share Price Near 52‑Week High as Massive Buybacks Lift Outlook – Is the Stock Still Undervalued?

Prudential plc shares closed at 1,095p–1,096p in London on 2 December, up nearly 70% over the past year and just below their 52-week high. The insurer reported double-digit profit growth across Asia and Africa, with half-year new business profit up 12% to $1.26bn and Q3 new business profit up 13% to $705m. Market capitalisation stands at about £27.8bn.

2 December 2025

HKG:2378.HK·LSE:PRU·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Share Price, Buyback Surge and 2026 Forecasts – 2 December 2025 Update

London Stock Exchange Group shares closed at 8,820p on 2 December 2025, up 0.25% after a recent drop. The stock remains down 22% over the past year despite ongoing revenue and earnings growth. LSEG is executing a £2.5 billion share buyback, with £1 billion authorized in October and repurchases underway through February 2026. Analyst targets remain optimistic as the company rolls out new AI and blockchain platforms.

2 December 2025

Financial Forecasts·LSE:LSEG·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Hongkong Land Holdings (SGX:H78) Stock on 2 December 2025: Buybacks, Deep Value Discount and 2026 Outlook

Hongkong Land traded flat at US$6.57 early 2 December, after jumping 3.46% the previous day to lead Singapore’s Straits Times Index. The stock is up about 45% over 12 months, driven by share buybacks and asset sales, but remains priced at less than half its book value. The company recently agreed to sell part of One Exchange Square to HKEX for HK$6.3 billion, with most proceeds going to debt reduction.

2 December 2025

SGX:H78·Share Buybacks

Standard Chartered PLC Stock on 1 December 2025: Share Price Near Highs, Buyback Momentum and 2026 Outlook

Standard Chartered traded near its 52-week high at 1,670–1,675p in London on December 1, 2025, up 69% year-to-date. Q3 results showed operating income of $5.15 billion, underlying profit before tax of $1.99 billion, and RoTE at 13.4%. Wealth Solutions income jumped 27%. The bank faces a $2.7 billion 1MDB-linked lawsuit.

1 December 2025

LSE:STAN·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Barclays PLC Stock in December 2025: 60% Rally, £1.5bn Buybacks and What Comes Next for BARC Shares

Barclays PLC closed at about 430p on 1 December 2025, near a new 52-week high and up 62% over 12 months. The bank’s market cap stands near £60bn, with a 2% dividend yield and a trailing P/E close to 12x. ADRs in New York have gained roughly 68% year-to-date. The surge follows double-digit returns on equity, major buybacks, and a planned US acquisition.

1 December 2025

Financial Forecasts·LSE:BARC·NYSE:BCS·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Flight Centre (ASX: FLT) Stock Outlook 2026: Short Sellers, Buybacks and a New Loyalty Gamble

Flight Centre shares closed at A$13.53 on 28 November 2025, up 6.5% for the day but still down 21% year-to-date. Short interest remains high at 9.9% of issued shares, though it has eased slightly in recent weeks. The company reported record sales for FY25 but faces ongoing scrutiny from both short sellers and value investors.

1 December 2025

ASX Updates·ASX:FLT·Share Buybacks

British American Tobacco Share Price Outlook Before the 1 December 2025 Open: Analyst Upgrades, Buybacks and Dividend Signals

British American Tobacco closed at 4,421p in London on 28 November 2025, a new 52-week high, up 1.87%. Its NYSE ADR ended at $58.66, an all-time closing high. Deutsche Bank and Citigroup raised price targets to 4,900p and 4,850p, both with Buy ratings. The London-listed shares now yield about 5.3%, with a forward yield near 6%.

30 November 2025

Dividend Investing·LSE:BATS·NYSE:BTI·Share Buybacks

RELX PLC Stock Today, 28 November 2025: Buyback Deadline, Analyst ‘Buy’ Calls and Valuation Signals

RELX shares traded near 3,033.5p in London Friday, just 0.75% above their 52-week low and nearly 28% below this year’s high. The NYSE ADR closed at $40.18, close to its 12-month low. RELX trades at a trailing P/E of about 30x and yields 2.1%. Analyst consensus remains “Buy” despite the recent decline.

28 November 2025

LSE:REL·NYSE:RELX·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

Smiths Group Plc (SMIN) Kicks Off £1bn Buyback Tranche as Analysts Warm Up – 27 November 2025

Smiths Group began the first tranche of its £1 billion share buyback, targeting up to £600 million in ordinary shares for cancellation by July 2026. HSBC will manage the repurchases under authority granted at the 19 November AGM. Shares traded at 2,438p Thursday, valuing the group at £7.9 billion. Analyst sentiment has improved, with Citi raising its price target to £29.

27 November 2025

LSE:SMIN·Share Buybacks·Stock Market