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The latest update is out from Auto Trader ( (GB:AUTO) ).
Auto Trader Group plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 500,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation on 13 January 2026 at an average price of 578.2651 pence, with prices ranging between 574.40 pence and 583.80 pence. Following this transaction, the company has 848,386,491 ordinary shares in issue, of which 4,768,575 are held in treasury, leaving 843,617,916 voting rights in circulation, a move that marginally enhances earnings per share and signals ongoing capital returns to shareholders while affecting how investors calculate their notifiable holdings under UK disclosure 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 is a UK‑listed company operating in the automotive marketplace, best known for its online platform that connects car buyers and sellers. It provides digital advertising and related services to car retailers, manufacturers and private sellers, focusing on the UK automotive retail market.
Average Trading Volume: 3,958,880
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £5.01B
See more insights into AUTO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.