Babcock Adds to Buyback, Lifts Treasury Shares After Latest Market Purchase

Babcock International ( (GB:BAB) ) just unveiled an announcement.

Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 1,283 ordinary shares on 5 January 2026 via Jefferies International Limited at prices ranging between £13.23 and £13.44 per share, with a volume-weighted average price of £13.3102. The company will hold these shares in treasury, bringing its treasury holding to 6,071,632 shares and leaving 499,524,965 ordinary shares in issue, and since 24 July 2025 it has repurchased a total of 7,874,592 shares at a cost of £87.64 million, underscoring ongoing capital management efforts that marginally increase earnings per share and adjust the free float for investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BAB) stock is a Buy with a £1600.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Babcock International stock, see the GB:BAB Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:BAB Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:BAB is a Neutral.

Babcock International’s overall stock score reflects a stable financial performance with strong earnings call results and strategic corporate actions like share buybacks. However, technical indicators suggest caution, and valuation metrics indicate potential overvaluation. The company is on a positive trajectory, but investors should be mindful of specific sector challenges and market conditions.

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More about Babcock International

Babcock International Group PLC is a UK-based engineering services company focused on defence, aerospace and critical infrastructure markets, providing specialist support, maintenance and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.

Average Trading Volume: 1,758,904

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £6.34B

See more insights into BAB stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.