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Auto Trader ( (GB:AUTO) ) has issued an update.
Auto Trader Group plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 400,000 of its own ordinary shares on 19 January 2026 via Deutsche Bank AG’s London branch for cancellation at an average price of 573.994 pence, within a trading range of 570.00p to 582.00p. Following this latest tranche, the company has 846,541,648 ordinary shares in issue, of which 4,768,575 are held in treasury, leaving 841,773,073 voting shares outstanding, a change that affects ownership percentages and regulatory disclosure thresholds for investors under UK transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Sell with a £630.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:AUTO Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:AUTO is a Outperform.
Auto Trader’s strong financial performance and strategic share buybacks are significant positives, supporting a stable outlook. However, weak technical indicators and challenges in certain revenue streams slightly temper the overall score.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:AUTO stock, click here.
More about Auto Trader
Auto Trader Group plc operates a leading online automotive marketplace in the UK, connecting car buyers, sellers and retailers through digital listings and related services focused on new and used vehicles.
Average Trading Volume: 4,096,112
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £4.91B
Find detailed analytics on AUTO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.