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The latest update is out from Auto Trader ( (GB:AUTO) ).
Autotrader Group plc has repurchased 515,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation on 2 March 2026 at an average price of 485.2391 pence, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme executed through Deutsche Bank’s Deutsche Numis unit. Following this transaction, the company reports 834,228,547 ordinary shares in issue, 4,455,088 shares held in treasury and 829,773,459 voting rights, information that will guide shareholders’ regulatory disclosure calculations under FCA rules.
The buyback reduces the free float and may enhance earnings per share over time by lowering the overall share count, signalling continued capital returns to investors. The updated voting rights figure also provides a new denominator for institutional and other shareholders in monitoring and reporting changes to their stakes in Autotrader under U.K. transparency requirements.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £542.00 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 operates in the automotive classifieds and digital marketplace sector, providing an online platform for buying and selling vehicles. The company focuses on connecting consumers, dealers and manufacturers in the U.K. car market through digital advertising and related data-driven services.
Average Trading Volume: 4,695,860
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £4.09B
Find detailed analytics on AUTO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.