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Auto Trader ( (GB:AUTO) ) just unveiled an update.
Auto Trader Group plc has repurchased 450,000 of its own ordinary shares for cancellation on 15 January 2026 via Deutsche Bank AG’s London branch at an average price of 579.6128 pence, with prices ranging between 574.20 pence and 583.60 pence. Following this latest tranche of its ongoing buyback programme, Auto Trader now has 847,436,491 ordinary shares in issue, 4,768,575 shares held in treasury and 842,667,916 voting rights outstanding, a reduction in free float that marginally enhances earnings per share and may signal continued confidence in the company’s valuation to investors.
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-based digital automotive marketplace operator, providing an online platform for buying and selling new and used vehicles. The company primarily serves car retailers, manufacturers and private sellers across the UK market, monetising its services through advertising and listing fees, data services and related digital products that support the wider automotive retail ecosystem.
Average Trading Volume: 4,047,187
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £4.84B
See more insights into AUTO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.