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An announcement from Balfour Beatty ( (GB:BBY) ) is now available.
Balfour Beatty has continued its previously announced share buyback programme with the repurchase of 70,000 ordinary shares on 27 January 2026, at a volume-weighted average price of 724.25 pence, through Deutsche Bank’s Deutsche Numis arm. The shares, which are being held in treasury and therefore carry no voting rights, bring the total repurchased under the current programme to 1,169,039 shares and leave 491,679,545 ordinary shares in issue and voting rights outstanding, a figure the company highlighted as the new reference point for shareholder disclosure thresholds under UK market rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BBY) stock is a Hold with a £786.00 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 and focused on financing, developing, building, maintaining and operating complex, mission-critical infrastructure that underpins national economies and local communities. With a century-long track record, the company delivers major projects worldwide, including the UK’s Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, Hong Kong’s Lyric Theatre and the Automated People Mover superstructure at Los Angeles International Airport.
Average Trading Volume: 1,190,816
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £3.48B
For a thorough assessment of BBY stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.