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An update from Auto Trader ( (GB:AUTO) ) is now available.
Autotrader Group plc has repurchased 530,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation on 16 February 2026, at an average price of 463.84 pence, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme executed through Deutsche Numis. Following this transaction, the company has 839,385,294 ordinary shares in issue, holds 4,471,930 shares in treasury, and reports 834,913,364 voting rights, information shareholders can use to assess disclosure thresholds under U.K. transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £505.00 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 automotive marketplace sector, providing digital platforms and services that connect car buyers, sellers, and retailers. The company focuses on the U.K. market, where its online listings and data-driven tools support transactions across new and used vehicles, positioning it as a key intermediary in the automotive retail ecosystem.
Average Trading Volume: 4,559,787
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £3.83B
See more data about AUTO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.