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

The latest announcement is out from Ashtead ( (GB:AHT) ).

Ashtead Group plc has repurchased 85,000 of its ordinary shares as part of its $1.5 billion share repurchase program announced in December 2024. This transaction, executed on June 2, 2025, at an average price of 4,233 pence per share, reduces the number of shares in circulation, potentially impacting shareholder value and market perceptions. The company now holds 21,832,413 shares in Treasury, with 429,522,420 shares remaining in issue, which may influence shareholder notification obligations under regulatory rules.

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 strategic initiatives, such as share buybacks and a potential U.S. listing, underpin its robust market position. While technical indicators are moderately positive, valuation is fair, and the earnings call identified some industry challenges.

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More about Ashtead

Ashtead Group plc operates in the equipment rental industry, providing a range of industrial and construction equipment for various sectors. The company focuses on serving markets in North America and the United Kingdom, offering solutions that cater to both large-scale infrastructure projects and smaller, specialized construction needs.

Average Trading Volume: 1,233,863

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £18.6B

Learn more about AHT stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.