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Auto Trader ( (GB:AUTO) ) just unveiled an announcement.
Autotrader Group plc has executed another tranche of its share buyback programme, repurchasing 461,692 ordinary shares for cancellation on 4 February 2026 at an average price of 501.8039 pence per share through Deutsche Numis. Following this transaction, the company has 843,089,106 ordinary shares in issue, with 4,519,897 held in treasury, leaving 838,569,209 voting rights in circulation, a reduction that marginally enhances earnings per share and equity concentration for remaining shareholders while signalling continued capital-return discipline to the market.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £585.00 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
Autotrader Group plc is a UK-listed company operating an online automotive marketplace, connecting car buyers, sellers and dealers primarily through its digital advertising and listing services. The group focuses on the UK vehicle retail sector, providing a platform for new and used car sales and related automotive commerce solutions.
Average Trading Volume: 4,268,947
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £4.46B
See more data about AUTO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.