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The latest announcement is out from Auto Trader ( (GB:AUTO) ).
Autotrader Group plc has repurchased 780,000 of its own ordinary shares between 1 and 2 April 2026 through Merrill Lynch International, with the shares acquired for cancellation as part of its ongoing buyback activity. Following these transactions, the company now has 826,722,432 ordinary shares in issue, holds 4,412,082 shares in treasury, and reports 822,310,350 voting rights, a figure shareholders can use to assess disclosure obligations under FCA transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £522.00 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 platforms that connect car buyers, sellers, and dealers. The company focuses on facilitating vehicle listings, pricing information, and related services primarily in the UK automotive retail sector.
Average Trading Volume: 5,346,295
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £3.91B
For an in-depth examination of AUTO stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.