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Ashtead ( (GB:AHT) ) just unveiled an announcement.
Ashtead Group plc has repurchased 85,100 of its ordinary shares as part of its $1.5 billion share repurchase program. This transaction, executed on August 8, 2025, involved shares priced between 5,008 and 5,064 pence, with Barclays Bank PLC acting as the broker. The repurchase reduces the number of ordinary shares in issue to 425,306,881, excluding those held in Treasury, and may impact shareholders’ notification obligations under the Disclosure and Transparency 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, including a significant share buyback program, underpin its solid stock score. Positive technical indicators and fair valuation further support the stock’s potential, despite some challenges in specific market segments.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:AHT stock, click here.
More about Ashtead
Ashtead Group plc operates in the equipment rental industry, providing a range of equipment and services primarily to the construction and industrial sectors. The company focuses on delivering high-quality rental solutions to its clients across various markets.
Average Trading Volume: 853,199
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: £21.36B
For an in-depth examination of AHT stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.