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An update from Auto Trader ( (GB:AUTO) ) is now available.
Autotrader Group plc has repurchased 769,278 of its own ordinary shares on 12 March 2026 for cancellation at an average price of about 489 pence, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme executed through Deutsche Numis. Following this transaction, the company reports 829,562,776 ordinary shares in issue, of which 4,439,715 are held in treasury, leaving 825,123,061 voting rights outstanding, a change relevant for investors monitoring ownership disclosures under U.K. transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £538.00 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 advertising solutions, and related tools that support dealerships and consumers in the vehicle purchasing process.
Average Trading Volume: 4,810,709
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £4.02B
For an in-depth examination of AUTO stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.