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An announcement from Ashtead ( (GB:AHT) ) is now available.
Ashtead Group PLC, a company involved in a share repurchase program, announced the repurchase of 81,100 of its ordinary shares at an average price of 5,460.3989 pence per share on September 3, 2025. This transaction is part of its ongoing $1.5 billion share buyback initiative, which impacts the number of shares available in the market and can influence shareholder value. The repurchase was executed through J.P. Morgan Securities plc, and following this transaction, the total number of ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares, stands at 423,940,348.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AHT) stock is a Buy with a £6129.00 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 is driven by its strong financial performance and positive earnings call outlook. The technical indicators support a bullish trend, although valuation metrics suggest the stock is fairly priced. Operational challenges and increased costs are areas to monitor.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:AHT stock, click here.
More about Ashtead
Average Trading Volume: 810,207
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: £22.92B
See more insights into AHT stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.