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The latest announcement is out from Balfour Beatty ( (GB:BBY) ).
Balfour Beatty has continued to execute its recently launched share buyback programme, repurchasing 70,000 ordinary shares on 8 January 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 719.0677 pence per share through Deutsche Numis. All repurchased shares will be held in treasury without voting rights, taking the total number of shares held in treasury under the programme to 277,551 and leaving 492,571,033 ordinary shares in issue and carrying voting rights, a figure the company highlighted as the new reference point for investors assessing their disclosure obligations under UK transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BBY) stock is a Buy with a £800.00 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 and critical infrastructure supporting national economies and local communities. With a history spanning more than a century, the company delivers major projects worldwide, including 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
See more data about BBY stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.