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An update from Auto Trader ( (GB:AUTO) ) is now available.
Autotrader Group plc has repurchased 625,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation on 25 February 2026 at an average price of 474.6258 pence, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme executed through Deutsche Bank’s Deutsche Numis unit. Following this transaction, the company now has 835,878,218 ordinary shares in issue, holds 4,455,088 shares in treasury and reports 831,423,130 voting rights, a reduction that can enhance earnings per share and marginally increase existing shareholders’ ownership stakes.
The updated share count and voting rights figure provide a new reference point for investors monitoring disclosure thresholds under the FCA’s transparency rules. The move underscores management’s continued use of capital return via buybacks, signalling confidence in the business and potentially supporting the company’s valuation in a competitive online automotive marketplace.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £529.00 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, providing digital platforms and services that connect car buyers and sellers across the U.K. The company focuses on classified listings, data-driven tools and related advertising solutions for consumers, dealers and manufacturers in the automotive retail sector.
Average Trading Volume: 4,517,764
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £3.92B
See more data about AUTO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.