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An update from Auto Trader ( (GB:AUTO) ) is now available.
Autotrader Group plc has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 525,344 ordinary shares on 19 March 2026 through Deutsche Bank’s Deutsche Numis unit at an average price of 481.2437 pence for cancellation. Following this latest tranche, the company now has 827,502,432 ordinary shares in issue, of which 4,429,847 are held in treasury, leaving 823,072,585 voting rights outstanding for investors’ disclosure calculations under U.K. transparency rules.
The transaction further reduces Autotrader’s free-float and signals ongoing capital returns to shareholders, which may support earnings per share over time and underscores management’s confidence in the group’s valuation. The detailed execution across the London Stock Exchange throughout the trading day reflects adherence to Market Abuse Regulation requirements, offering investors transparency on pricing and volumes within the ongoing buyback programme.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £541.00 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 advertising and listing services that connect car buyers with dealerships and manufacturers. The company focuses on the U.K. market, leveraging its flagship Auto Trader platform to facilitate vehicle sales and related services across both new and used car segments.
Average Trading Volume: 4,804,792
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £3.98B
For detailed information about AUTO stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.