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The latest update is out from Auto Trader ( (GB:AUTO) ).
Autotrader Group plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 510,000 ordinary shares on 18 March 2026 via Deutsche Bank AG’s London branch for cancellation at an average price of 486.8305 pence, within a trading range of 480.40 pence to 492.80 pence. Following this transaction, the company now has 828,027,776 ordinary shares in issue, holds 4,429,847 shares in treasury, and reports 823,597,929 voting rights, information that will guide investors’ regulatory disclosure calculations under the FCA’s transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £535.00 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 AUTO Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, 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 AUTO stock, click here.
More about Auto Trader
Autotrader Group plc is a UK-based digital automotive marketplace operator that facilitates buying and selling of vehicles through its online platforms. The company focuses on connecting car buyers, dealers, and manufacturers, generating revenue from advertising, listings, and related data-driven services in the UK automotive retail market.
Average Trading Volume: 4,819,508
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £4.05B
Learn more about AUTO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.