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An update from Ashtead ( (GB:AHT) ) is now available.
Ashtead Group plc, a company involved in a share repurchase program, has announced the acquisition of 82,438 of its ordinary shares on August 14, 2025, as part of its ongoing $1.5 billion buyback initiative. This transaction, executed with Barclays Bank PLC as the broker, saw shares purchased at an average price of 5,284 pence, with the lowest and highest prices being 5,240 pence and 5,308 pence, respectively. Following this purchase, Ashtead will have 424,969,947 ordinary shares in issue, excluding those held in Treasury, which now total 26,384,886. This move is part of Ashtead’s strategy to manage its capital structure and potentially enhance shareholder value.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AHT) stock is a Buy with a £66.00 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 technical indicators are the primary drivers of the stock’s score. The company’s strategic initiatives and robust earnings call further support its potential for growth. However, high leverage and challenges in certain segments present risks that temper the overall score.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:AHT stock, click here.
More about Ashtead
Average Trading Volume: 841,731
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: £22.06B
See more data about AHT stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.