Babcock International Continues Buyback with December Treasury Share Purchase

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

Babcock International has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 40,529 ordinary shares on 30 December 2025 via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average price of 1,233.6938 pence per share, with the shares to be held in treasury. Since 24 July 2025, the group has repurchased a total of 7,834,742 shares at a cost of about £87.1m, leaving 6,031,782 shares held in treasury and 499,564,815 ordinary shares in issue, a capital management move that reduces the free float and may 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.

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More about Babcock International

Babcock International Group PLC is a UK-based engineering services company, best known for its work in defence, marine, nuclear, and critical public infrastructure support. It provides engineering, maintenance, and fleet management services to government and commercial clients, with a strong focus on long-term contracts in highly regulated sectors.

Average Trading Volume: 1,855,203

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £6.07B

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