AEP Plantations Continues Share Buyback, Tightens Free Float

The latest announcement is out from Anglo Eastern Plantations ( (GB:AEP) ).

AEP Plantations has continued its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 6,350 ordinary shares on 26 February 2026 at prices between 1,565p and 1,585p, with a volume-weighted average price of 1,574.56p. The repurchased shares will be held in treasury, signalling ongoing capital management and potentially supporting earnings per share over time.

Following this latest transaction, AEP now has 39,976,272 ordinary shares in issue, of which 1,390,831 are held in treasury and carry no voting rights, leaving 38,585,441 voting shares outstanding. Since the launch of the buyback on 6 January 2026, the company has acquired a total of 195,391 shares, an adjustment that shareholders and other investors must factor into their disclosure calculations under FCA transparency rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AEP) stock is a Buy with a £1718.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Anglo Eastern Plantations stock, see the GB:AEP Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:AEP Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:AEP is a Outperform.

Anglo Eastern Plantations scores well due to its strong financial performance and attractive valuation. The company’s robust balance sheet and effective cash flow management are significant strengths. The ongoing share buyback program further enhances shareholder value. However, the modest revenue growth and neutral technical indicators slightly temper the overall outlook.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:AEP stock, click here.

More about Anglo Eastern Plantations

AEP Plantations Plc, also known as Anglo Eastern Plantations, operates in the plantation and agribusiness sector, primarily focused on cultivating and producing agricultural commodities such as palm oil and related plantation crops. The company is listed in London and targets investors seeking exposure to emerging market agriculture and soft commodities through large-scale estate operations.

Average Trading Volume: 42,384

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £606.1M

Learn more about AEP stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.