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The latest announcement is out from Auto Trader ( (GB:AUTO) ).
Autotrader Group plc has repurchased 540,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation on 17 February 2026 at an average price of 460.2112 pence, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme executed through Deutsche Numis. Following this transaction, the company has 838,845,294 ordinary shares in issue, holds 4,459,624 shares in treasury and reports 834,385,670 voting rights, clarifying the denominator shareholders should use for regulatory disclosure calculations under UK transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £505.00 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-based automotive marketplace operator focused on online advertising and digital services for buying and selling vehicles. The company connects car buyers, dealers and manufacturers, providing a platform that underpins much of the UK’s digital used and new car retail activity.
Average Trading Volume: 4,512,819
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £3.83B
For detailed information about AUTO stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.