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Auto Trader ( (GB:AUTO) ) has provided an announcement.
Autotrader Group plc has repurchased 800,000 of its own ordinary shares for cancellation on 9 February 2026 at an average price of 479.358 pence, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme executed through Deutsche Numis. Following this transaction, the company reports 842,289,106 ordinary shares in issue, of which 4,519,297 are held in treasury, leaving 837,769,809 voting rights in circulation, a change that may affect shareholders’ disclosure obligations under FCA transparency rules.
The buyback reduces the free float and can enhance earnings per share, signalling continued capital return to shareholders and potentially underlining management’s confidence in the company’s valuation. The detailed transaction schedule, executed throughout the trading day on the London Stock Exchange, underscores Autotrader’s adherence to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and provides investors with granular visibility into the pricing and timing of the repurchases.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £534.00 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 online automotive marketplace industry, providing a digital platform that connects car buyers and sellers in the U.K. Its core services include online listings, digital advertising and data-driven tools for dealerships and consumers, with a focus on facilitating used and new vehicle transactions via its web-based marketplace.
Average Trading Volume: 4,461,159
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £4.07B
For an in-depth examination of AUTO stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.