Babcock Adds to Buyback with Further £45m of Treasury Shares

Babcock International ( (GB:BAB) ) has issued an update.

Babcock International Group has continued its ongoing share buyback programme, repurchasing 35,966 ordinary shares on 22 December 2025 through J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 1,252.48 pence per share, with the shares to be held in treasury. Since 24 July 2025, the company has bought back a total of 7.75 million shares at a cost of about £86 million, bringing its treasury holding to 5.94 million shares and leaving 499.65 million shares in issue, a capital management move that marginally enhances earnings per share and signals sustained confidence in the company’s valuation to 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-listed company whose ordinary shares trade on the London Stock Exchange. It operates as an industrial group with a substantial shareholder base, reflected in an issued share capital of nearly 500 million ordinary shares excluding treasury holdings.

Average Trading Volume: 1,958,526

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £6.23B

See more data about BAB stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.