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Auto Trader ( (GB:AUTO) ) has shared an update.
Autotrader Group plc has executed a further tranche of its share buyback programme, repurchasing 510,000 ordinary shares for cancellation on 16 March 2026 at an average price of about 487.47 pence per share via Deutsche Bank’s London branch. Following this transaction, the company has 829,052,776 ordinary shares in issue, of which 4,439,715 are held in treasury, leaving 824,613,061 voting rights outstanding, a change that may affect shareholder percentage holdings and related disclosure obligations under UK transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £544.00 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 operates in the online automotive marketplace, providing digital platforms and services that connect car buyers, sellers, and dealers, primarily in the UK. The company focuses on classified listings, data-driven marketing solutions, and tools that support vehicle transactions and dealer visibility in a highly competitive digital retail environment.
Average Trading Volume: 4,778,073
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £4.08B
Learn more about AUTO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

