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An update from 3i Group plc ( (GB:III) ) is now available.
3i Group plc has continued its recently announced £750 million share buyback programme by purchasing and cancelling 701,317 ordinary shares via Barclays Capital Securities on the London Stock Exchange. The transactions on 14 and 15 May 2026 were executed within a price range of about £18.38 to £22.42 per share, at an aggregate cost exceeding £15 million, and are intended to reduce the company’s share count and enhance capital efficiency.
Following these repurchases and cancellations, 3i’s total number of voting rights now stands at 1,024,006,125, with no shares held in treasury, a figure investors can use for regulatory disclosure purposes. The move underscores the company’s confidence in its balance sheet and prospects, while affecting ownership percentages and potentially supporting earnings per share for remaining shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:III) stock is a Buy with a £42.75 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on 3i Group plc stock, see the GB:III Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on III Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, III is a Outperform.
The score is driven primarily by strong fundamentals (low leverage and strong profitability) and very attractive valuation (low P/E with a solid dividend). These positives are partially offset by weak technical momentum (price below key moving averages, negative MACD, and very low RSI) and financial volatility, including a sharp 2026 revenue decline and materially weaker operating/free cash flow.
To see Spark’s full report on III stock, click here.
More about 3i Group plc
3i Group plc is a UK-listed investment company focused on private equity and infrastructure, deploying capital across a diversified portfolio of businesses and assets. The firm operates primarily in Europe and other selected markets, aiming to generate long-term returns for shareholders through active ownership and portfolio management.
Average Trading Volume: 2,707,375
Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold
Current Market Cap: £22.5B
For an in-depth examination of III stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.