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Share Buybacks 13 February 2026 - 23 February 2026

GSK stock price today: shares tick up as buyback rolls on and Global Counsel fallout hits the tape

GSK stock price today: shares tick up as buyback rolls on and Global Counsel fallout hits the tape

GSK shares rose 0.4% to 2,234 pence in early London trading Friday. The company said it would cut ties with Global Counsel, which is entering administration after disclosures about co-founder Peter Mandelson’s past links to Jeffrey Epstein. GSK also disclosed a 410,000-share buyback and a £204,048.58 cash award for Chief Scientific Officer Tony Wood. The quarterly dividend record date is Feb. 20.
20 February 2026
Imperial Brands share price lifts as buyback filing lands after ex-dividend drop

Imperial Brands share price lifts as buyback filing lands after ex-dividend drop

Imperial Brands shares rose 0.6% to 3,220 pence in early London trading Friday, recovering from Thursday’s 1.6% drop after going ex-dividend. The company disclosed it repurchased 474,606 shares for cancellation under its £1.45 billion buyback plan. The final dividend of 40.08 pence per share is due March 31, with a record date of Feb. 20. Investors await the next trading update on April 14.
Zip Co (ASX:ZIP) share price: A$50m buyback plan lands after brutal earnings slump

Zip Co (ASX:ZIP) share price: A$50m buyback plan lands after brutal earnings slump

Zip shares closed at A$1.78 Friday, down 3.8% after a 34% drop Thursday. The company announced an up to A$50 million on-market buyback starting around March 6. Investors reacted to flat second-half earnings guidance despite upgraded margin targets and rising credit losses. Cash EBITDA for the half-year rose 86% to A$124.3 million, but results missed expectations.
CSL share price slips as buyback tally grows; Lilly deal sets up next week

CSL share price slips as buyback tally grows; Lilly deal sets up next week

CSL shares fell 0.6% to A$153.27 Friday, ending a two-day rebound. The company disclosed a 69,497-share buyback for A$10.7 million and confirmed a new licensing deal with Eli Lilly for clazakizumab, including a $100 million upfront payment. Director Alison Watkins acquired 214 shares under a board plan. Investors are watching buyback pace and updates on the Lilly agreement next week.
Kingfisher share price ticks up as buyback rolls on and rate-cut bets build

Kingfisher share price ticks up as buyback rolls on and rate-cut bets build

Kingfisher shares rose 0.45% to 360.40 pence in early London trading after the company disclosed a further tranche of its £300 million buyback. The retailer bought 716,732 shares for cancellation on Feb. 13 at an average £3.5778 per share. UK unemployment hit its highest in years, pushing sterling lower and fueling bets on Bank of England rate cuts. The FTSE 100 was up about 0.4%.
17 February 2026
Prudential share price nudges up after buyback update as PRU stock turns to March results

Prudential share price nudges up after buyback update as PRU stock turns to March results

Prudential shares rose 0.9% to 1,095.5 pence in early London trading after the insurer disclosed further share buybacks. The company bought 248,071 shares on Feb. 16 and 612,541 shares on Feb. 13, both to be cancelled. The buyback programme, launched Jan. 6, is worth up to $1.2 billion and runs through Dec. 2026. Investors await full-year results on March 18.
17 February 2026
IPG Photonics stock (IPGP) steadies premarket after 35% surge on earnings, $100 million buyback

IPG Photonics stock (IPGP) steadies premarket after 35% surge on earnings, $100 million buyback

IPG Photonics shares were flat in premarket trading near $150 after a 35% surge Thursday, which set a 52-week high. The company reported fourth-quarter revenue up 17% to $274.5 million, but gross margin slipped to 36.1%. The board approved a $100 million share buyback. Raymond James downgraded the stock on valuation but raised its price target to $180.
NatWest profit beats forecasts, lifts targets and rolls out £750m buyback — while NWG shares cling to 600p

NatWest profit beats forecasts, lifts targets and rolls out £750m buyback — while NWG shares cling to 600p

NatWest reported a 24% rise in 2025 pretax operating profit to £7.7 billion and announced a £750 million share buyback for early 2026. The bank lifted its 2028 return target and proposed a 51% higher annual dividend. Shares fell 2.55% Thursday after a volatile week following its £2.7 billion deal to acquire Evelyn Partners. Assets under management grew 20% to £58.5 billion before the deal.

Stock Market Today

  • Is Disney Stock Fairly Valued Amid Recent Price Weakness?
    March 21, 2026, 1:51 AM EDT. Disney (DIS) shares have recently weakened, closing at $99.51 with a 7.1% drop over 30 days and 11% year-to-date decline. Over five years, the stock is down 45.2%. Despite mixed performance, Disney's valuation scores 5 out of 6 on Simply Wall St's metrics. A Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model estimates Disney's intrinsic value at $99.89, nearly matching its current price, suggesting the stock is fairly valued with a slight 0.4% undervaluation. The DCF uses projected free cash flows rising to $14.10 billion by 2030, emphasizing Disney's long-term cash generation prospects. Investors should monitor Disney's valuation as cash flow estimates and market conditions evolve. The P/E ratio and other traditional metrics also provide context for assessing Disney's price relative to earnings and growth expectations.
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