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Auto Trader ( (GB:AUTO) ) has shared an update.
Auto Trader Group plc has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 850,000 of its own ordinary shares on 18 December 2025 via Deutsche Numis at an average price of 609.8514 pence, with prices ranging between 606.00 pence and 612.40 pence. Following the cancellation of these shares, the company now has 851,916,874 ordinary shares in issue, of which 4,780,130 are held in treasury, leaving 847,136,744 voting shares in circulation, a move that marginally increases existing shareholders’ proportional ownership and signals ongoing capital-return activity that may support earnings per share and the share price over time.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £669.00 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 sector, best known for its online platform that connects car buyers and sellers. The group focuses on digital advertising and data services for new and used vehicles, serving retailers, manufacturers and private sellers across the UK market.
Average Trading Volume: 3,767,396
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £5.17B
Find detailed analytics on AUTO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.