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Auto Trader ( (GB:AUTO) ) has provided an update.
Autotrader Group plc has executed a share buyback transaction, repurchasing 823,812 of its ordinary shares for cancellation on 12 February 2026 at an average price of 462.9910 pence, with prices ranging between 454.70 pence and 474.80 pence. Following this move, the company now has 839,915,294 ordinary shares in issue, holds 4,471,930 shares in treasury, and reports 835,443,364 voting rights, a change that slightly reduces its free float and can enhance earnings per share while affecting shareholders’ disclosure thresholds under FCA transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £527.00 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 with new and used vehicle retailers and manufacturers. The company focuses on the U.K. market, leveraging data and online advertising solutions to support automotive transactions and dealer marketing activities.
Average Trading Volume: 4,482,260
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £4.01B
For an in-depth examination of AUTO stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.