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Auto Trader ( (GB:AUTO) ) has issued an announcement.
Autotrader Group plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 540,000 ordinary shares on 18 February 2026 at an average price of 465.8497 pence per share through Deutsche Numis, with the shares designated for cancellation. Following this latest transaction, Autotrader now has 838,305,294 ordinary shares in issue, holds 4,459,624 shares in treasury and reports 833,845,670 voting rights, a change that slightly concentrates existing shareholders’ stakes and may influence disclosure thresholds under U.K. transparency rules.
The adjustment to Autotrader’s share capital structure reflects an ongoing capital-return strategy that can enhance earnings per share and signal management’s confidence in the business. For investors and market participants, the updated voting rights figure becomes the new reference point for monitoring significant holdings and regulatory reporting obligations under the Financial Conduct Authority’s disclosure regime.
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 an online automotive marketplace, connecting car buyers with retailers and manufacturers in the U.K. and providing digital advertising and data-driven services to the automotive industry. The company focuses on leveraging its platform scale and technology to support vehicle transactions and marketing for dealers and consumers.
Average Trading Volume: 4,512,819
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £3.83B
See more insights into AUTO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.