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Auto Trader ( (GB:AUTO) ) has shared an update.
Auto Trader Group plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 550,000 of its own ordinary shares on 8 January 2026 via Deutsche Bank AG’s London branch at an average price of 572.0701 pence, with prices ranging between 569.00 pence and 574.00 pence per share. Following this latest transaction, the company reports 490,586,342 ordinary shares in issue, 4,776,532 shares held in treasury and a total of 844,809,810 voting rights, a move that further optimises its capital structure and may enhance earnings per share while slightly increasing existing shareholders’ proportional ownership and influence under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Hold with a £650.00 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-based company operating in the automotive marketplace sector, best known for its online platform that connects car buyers and sellers and provides digital advertising and related services to the automotive industry.
Average Trading Volume: 3,938,478
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £4.85B
For an in-depth examination of AUTO stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.