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Ashtead ( (GB:AHT) ) has provided an update.
Ashtead Group has continued to execute its previously announced share repurchase programme of up to $1.5bn, buying back 72,300 ordinary shares on 23 December 2025 at an average price of 5,209.42 pence, with J.P. Morgan Securities acting as broker. Following this latest buyback, Ashtead now has 417,075,545 ordinary shares in issue excluding 34,279,288 shares held in treasury, a reduction in free float that marginally enhances earnings per share and underscores the group’s ongoing focus on capital returns to shareholders, while also updating investors on the new denominator for regulatory disclosure calculations.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AHT) stock is a Buy with a £6006.00 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 an international equipment rental company, best known for its Sunbelt Rentals brand, supplying construction, industrial, and specialty equipment to a broad range of end markets, including infrastructure, non-residential construction, and maintenance sectors in the UK, US and Canada.
Average Trading Volume: 1,062,908
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: £22.28B
For a thorough assessment of AHT stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.