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Share Buybacks 10 February 2026 - 17 February 2026

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.
Vodafone share price edges up as buyback rolls on and broker lifts valuation

Vodafone share price edges up as buyback rolls on and broker lifts valuation

Vodafone shares rose 0.7% to 112.30 pence in early London trading Wednesday after the company bought 22.3 million shares on Feb. 10, continuing its €3.5 billion buyback program. DZ Bank raised its fair value estimate for the stock to 130 pence. Vodafone’s CEO said profit and cash flow are tracking at the upper end of guidance. The company reports FY26 results on May 12.
11 February 2026
Lloyds share price: Buyback filing lands as stock heads into London open after Tuesday slide

Lloyds share price: Buyback filing lands as stock heads into London open after Tuesday slide

Lloyds Banking Group ended Tuesday down 2.33% at 102.80p after announcing the repurchase of 10 million shares for cancellation and final terms for €1.5 billion in euro notes. The buybacks follow a 12% rise in 2025 pretax profit and raised return targets. Investors are watching capital returns and UK rate expectations ahead of the bank’s annual report due Feb. 13.
Barclays share price in focus as £1 billion buyback starts after results jolt

Barclays share price in focus as £1 billion buyback starts after results jolt

Barclays launched a £1 billion share buyback Wednesday after reporting 2025 pretax profit of £9.1 billion, up 12%. Shares closed Tuesday at 474.40 pence, down 2.5%, on heavy volume. The bank targets over 14% return on tangible equity by 2028 and plans to return more than £15 billion to shareholders from 2026–2028. Investors are watching U.S. card business risks after a proposed credit-card fee cap.
11 February 2026
Experian share price slides after fresh buyback update, with May results now in focus

Experian share price slides after fresh buyback update, with May results now in focus

Experian shares fell 1.5% to 2,463 pence in early London trading Tuesday, near a one-year low, despite the company buying back 400,000 shares on Monday. The stock touched 2,436 pence, matching the 52-week bottom. Experian has repurchased over 2.4 million shares since launching its $1 billion buyback program on Jan. 30. Non-executive director Esther Lee also acquired 10.398 ADRs through dividend reinvestment.
10 February 2026
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