Ashtead Buys Back 91,900 Shares Under Ongoing $1.5bn Repurchase Programme

The latest announcement is out from Ashtead ( (GB:AHT) ).

Ashtead Group plc has continued executing its up to $1.5 billion share repurchase programme by buying back 91,900 ordinary shares on 6 February 2026 for holding in treasury, at an average price of 4,899.6739 pence per share. Following this latest transaction, the company has 415,011,374 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury stock and holds 36,343,459 shares in treasury, a change that adjusts the free float and provides an updated reference point for investors monitoring disclosure thresholds under UK transparency rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AHT) stock is a Buy with a £6150.00 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.

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More about Ashtead

Ashtead Group plc is a UK-listed equipment rental company, best known for operating the Sunbelt Rentals brand in key markets such as the U.S., Canada and the UK. The group provides a wide range of construction and industrial equipment on hire to contractors, industrial clients and infrastructure projects, making it a major player in the outsourced equipment services sector.

Average Trading Volume: 1,226,208

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £20.47B

See more data about AHT stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.