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Auto Trader ( (GB:AUTO) ) has provided an update.
Autotrader Group has repurchased 531,493 of its own ordinary shares on 5 March 2026, at an average price of 473.8512 pence, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme and will cancel these shares. Following this transaction, the company has 832,642,054 ordinary shares in issue, holds 4,446,026 in treasury and confirms total voting rights of 828,196,028, a figure relevant for investors monitoring disclosure thresholds under FCA transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £519.00 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 digital platforms for buying and selling new and used vehicles in the U.K. Its core services connect car retailers, manufacturers and private sellers with consumers, focusing on vehicle listings, advertising and data-driven tools for the automotive trade.
Average Trading Volume: 4,758,272
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £3.93B
See more insights into AUTO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.