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An announcement from Balfour Beatty ( (GB:BBY) ) is now available.
Balfour Beatty has continued to execute its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 70,000 ordinary shares on 29 January 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of about 718 pence per share through Deutsche Numis, and holding the shares in treasury. Following this latest transaction, the company has bought back a total of 1,314,039 shares under the programme, all of which are held in treasury with no voting rights, leaving 491,534,545 ordinary shares in issue and voting rights outstanding, a figure that will be used by shareholders when assessing disclosure thresholds under UK market rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BBY) stock is a Hold with a £783.00 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 employing around 27,000 people, focusing on financing, developing, building, maintaining and operating complex and critical infrastructure that underpins national economies and local communities. The company delivers major projects globally across sectors such as energy, transport and social infrastructure, and is currently involved in landmark schemes including the UK’s Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, Hong Kong’s Lyric Theatre complex, and the Automated People Mover superstructure at Los Angeles International Airport.
Average Trading Volume: 1,177,300
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £3.46B
For an in-depth examination of BBY stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.