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Ashtead ( (GB:AHT) ) just unveiled an update.
Ashtead Group plc has repurchased 74,000 of its 10 pence ordinary shares on 19 January 2026 for treasury under its previously announced share buyback programme of up to $1.5bn, at an average price of 5,188.2968 pence per share, with J.P. Morgan Securities plc acting as broker. Following this transaction, Ashtead now has 416,096,962 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury shares and holds 35,257,871 shares in treasury, information that will be used by investors and other stakeholders to calculate ownership thresholds and disclosure obligations under market transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AHT) stock is a Buy with a £6200.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Ashtead stock, see the GB:AHT Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:AHT Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:AHT is a Outperform.
Ashtead’s strong financial performance and positive earnings call are the most significant factors contributing to the score. The technical analysis indicates a strong upward trend, although overbought conditions suggest caution. Valuation metrics show moderate pricing, with a relatively low dividend yield.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:AHT stock, click here.
More about Ashtead
Ashtead Group plc is a UK-listed industrial equipment rental company whose operations are primarily focused on supplying construction and industrial customers with a wide range of rental machinery and related services in key markets including the UK and North America.
Average Trading Volume: 1,128,303
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: £22.05B
Find detailed analytics on AHT stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.