Babcock Continues Share Buyback, Adds to Treasury Holdings

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

Babcock International Group has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 6,746 ordinary shares on 26 January 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 1,457.9094 pence per share, with the shares to be held in treasury. Since the start of the programme in July 2025, the company has bought back a total of 7,916,177 shares at a cumulative cost of £88.25m, leaving 6,113,217 shares in treasury and 499,483,380 ordinary shares in issue, a move that effectively reduces the free float and can enhance earnings per share and capital returns for remaining shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BAB) stock is a Hold with a £1556.00 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.

The score is supported primarily by improving financial performance and a strong, confidence-boosting earnings call with reaffirmed margin targets and solid cash conversion. Technicals indicate an established uptrend but are heavily overbought, raising near-term risk. Valuation is the main drag due to a higher P/E and low dividend yield.

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 managing and supporting complex assets and infrastructure, particularly for defence, emergency services, and critical public-sector markets. The group provides maintenance, support, and technical services to governments and major organisations, with a significant presence in the UK and international markets.

Average Trading Volume: 1,916,942

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £7.25B

For detailed information about BAB stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.