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Ashtead Group Executes Share Buyback as Part of $1.5 Billion Program

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  • Ashtead Group repurchased 86,082 shares under its $1.5 billion buyback program.
  • The transaction affects Ashtead’s share count, now at 425,904,091 excluding treasury shares.
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Ashtead Group Executes Share Buyback as Part of $1.5 Billion Program

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Ashtead ( (GB:AHT) ) has issued an announcement.

Ashtead Group plc has repurchased 86,082 of its ordinary shares as part of its $1.5 billion share repurchase program, with the transaction occurring on July 30, 2025. The repurchase, executed through Barclays Bank PLC, impacts the total number of shares in issue, which now stands at 425,904,091, excluding treasury shares. This move is part of Ashtead’s ongoing 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 Group shows strong financial and operational performance with positive market sentiment. However, leverage and potential market challenges warrant attention.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:AHT stock, click here.

More about Ashtead

Ashtead Group plc operates in the equipment rental industry, primarily providing rental services for construction and industrial equipment. The company focuses on markets in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada, serving a diverse range of sectors including construction, industrial, and infrastructure development.

Average Trading Volume: 881,503

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: £21.69B

Find detailed analytics on AHT stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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