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Ashtead ( (GB:AHT) ) has shared an announcement.
Ashtead Group plc has repurchased 68,400 of its 10 pence ordinary shares for treasury on 12 January 2026 as part of its previously announced share buyback programme of up to $1.5bn, paying an average price of 5,436.4359 pence per share through broker J.P. Morgan Securities plc. Following this transaction, Ashtead has 416,455,797 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury and holds 34,899,036 shares in treasury, a change that slightly reduces the free float and can enhance earnings per share while providing updated capital structure data for investors monitoring disclosure and transparency thresholds.
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 equipment rental company, best known for its Sunbelt Rentals brand, supplying industrial and construction equipment and related services to customers primarily in North America and the UK.
Average Trading Volume: 1,101,988
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: £23.28B
Find detailed analytics on AHT stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.