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The latest announcement is out from Balfour Beatty ( (GB:BBY) ).
Balfour Beatty has continued execution of its recently announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 70,000 ordinary shares on 7 January 2026 via Deutsche Bank’s Deutsche Numis unit at a volume-weighted average price of 721.5171 pence per share. The company will hold these shares, along with previous repurchases, in treasury without voting rights, leaving 492,641,033 ordinary shares in issue and representing the full voting rights of the company, a key reference figure for investors monitoring their disclosure obligations under UK regulatory rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BBY) stock is a Hold with a £640.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Balfour Beatty stock, see the GB:BBY Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:BBY Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:BBY is a Outperform.
Balfour Beatty’s strong financial performance and positive technical indicators are the most significant factors driving its stock score. The company’s strategic share buyback program and positive earnings call further enhance its market perception. However, the relatively high P/E ratio suggests caution regarding valuation.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:BBY stock, click here.
More about Balfour Beatty
Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group with 27,000 employees that finances, develops, builds, maintains and operates complex, critical infrastructure underpinning national economies and local communities. With a more than century-long track record of delivering iconic projects worldwide, the company is currently involved in major schemes such as the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station in the UK, the Lyric Theatre in Hong Kong, and the Automated People Mover superstructure at Los Angeles International Airport.
Average Trading Volume: 1,107,417
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £3.52B
Find detailed analytics on BBY stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.