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Ashtead Group Executes Share Buyback in $1.5 Billion Program

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Ashtead Group Executes Share Buyback in $1.5 Billion Program

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An announcement from Ashtead ( (GB:AHT) ) is now available.

Ashtead Group PLC, a company involved in the equipment rental industry, has executed a share buyback as part of its $1.5 billion repurchase program. On October 21, 2025, the company repurchased 82,900 of its ordinary shares, with the average price per share being 5,376.4494 pence. This transaction reduces the number of shares in circulation, potentially increasing the value of remaining shares and reflecting the company’s confidence in its financial health.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AHT) stock is a Buy with a £6150.00 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 overall stock score reflects strong financial performance and positive earnings call guidance, which are the most significant factors. The technical analysis presents mixed signals, with short-term bearish momentum but longer-term bullish trends. Valuation is fair, with a reasonable P/E ratio and modest dividend yield. Operational challenges noted in the earnings call could impact future performance, but the company’s strategic initiatives and market expansion efforts are promising.

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

More about Ashtead

Average Trading Volume: 840,247

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: £22.58B

For a thorough assessment of AHT stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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