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The latest announcement is out from Ashtead ( (GB:AHT) ).
Ashtead Group has continued execution of its previously announced share repurchase programme, buying back 43,403 ordinary shares of 10 pence each on 6 January 2026 for holding in Treasury, at an average price of 5,370.4934 pence per share, with J.P. Morgan Securities acting as broker. Following this latest buyback, Ashtead now has 416,733,297 ordinary shares in issue excluding Treasury stock and holds 34,621,536 shares in Treasury, information the company flagged as relevant for investors and other parties calculating disclosure thresholds under UK 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
Average Trading Volume: 1,058,543
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: £22.18B
See more insights into AHT stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.