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Auto Trader ( (GB:AUTO) ) just unveiled an announcement.
Autotrader Group plc has repurchased 850,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation on 11 February 2026 at an average price of 473.5197 pence, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme executed through Deutsche Numis. Following this transaction, the company now has 840,739,106 ordinary shares in issue, holds 4,471,930 shares in treasury and reports 836,267,176 voting rights outstanding, information that will guide shareholders in assessing disclosure thresholds under U.K. 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 sector, providing digital platforms for buying and selling vehicles. The company focuses on connecting car buyers, dealers and manufacturers in the U.K. through its online listings and related data-driven services, positioning itself as a key intermediary in the used and new car markets.
Average Trading Volume: 4,482,367
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £3.97B
For a thorough assessment of AUTO stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.