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The latest update is out from Balfour Beatty ( (GB:BBY) ).
Balfour Beatty has launched the initial tranche of its 2026 share buyback programme, appointing its corporate brokers to repurchase up to £50 million of Ordinary Shares on the open market by 30 June 2026, with the stated purpose of reducing its share capital and holding the repurchased shares in treasury. The company plans to execute the buyback through non-discretionary programmes within pre-set parameters ahead of closed periods, with brokers acting independently, and has authority to purchase up to 62,728,004 shares; further details on the total 2026 buyback will be confirmed with full-year results in March, signalling an ongoing capital return strategy that may support earnings per share and shareholder value.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BBY) stock is a Buy with a £798.00 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 around 27,000 employees, focused on financing, developing, building, maintaining and operating complex and critical infrastructure that underpins national economies and local communities. With a history spanning more than a century, the company delivers major projects worldwide, including nuclear power facilities in the UK, arts and cultural venues in Hong Kong, and large-scale transport infrastructure such as automated people mover systems at major international airports.
Average Trading Volume: 1,083,414
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £3.48B
For detailed information about BBY stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.