Babcock Continues Buyback with New Treasury Share Purchase

The latest announcement is out from Babcock International ( (GB:BAB) ).

Babcock International Group has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 19,641 ordinary shares on 18 December 2025 through J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 1,212.6742 pence per share. The shares will be held in treasury, bringing total purchases since 24 July 2025 to 7,702,831 shares at a cost of about £85.5m and leaving 499,696,726 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury, signalling ongoing capital management efforts that may support earnings per share and shareholder returns.

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 that primarily supports defence, emergency services, and critical public infrastructure. It focuses on managing complex assets and delivering mission-critical services for government and industry clients, with its shares listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Average Trading Volume: 1,950,039

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £6.06B

Find detailed analytics on BAB stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.