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Babcock International ( (GB:BAB) ) has provided an announcement.
Babcock International Group PLC has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 7,407 ordinary shares on 23 December 2025 at prices between £12.50 and £12.62 per share, with a volume-weighted average price of £12.5736. The shares, acquired via Jefferies International Limited and to be held in treasury, form part of a wider programme under which Babcock has bought back 7,753,621 shares since 24 July 2025 at a total cost of just over £86.1 million, leaving 5,950,661 shares held in treasury and 499,645,936 ordinary shares in issue, a capital management move that modestly reduces the free float and can enhance earnings per share for remaining 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.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:BAB stock, click here.
More about Babcock International
Babcock International Group PLC is a UK-based engineering services company focused on defence, aerospace and critical infrastructure support. It provides engineering, maintenance, and technical services to government and commercial customers, with a strong presence in the UK public sector and international defence markets.
Average Trading Volume: 1,958,526
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £6.23B
For detailed information about BAB stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.