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An announcement from Bodycote ( (GB:BOY) ) is now available.
Bodycote plc has disclosed a share transaction by its chief executive officer, Jim Fairbairn, relating to incentive plan awards granted in 2024. The notification details his exercise of ordinary shares under the company’s incentive scheme, a routine disclosure under market regulations for persons discharging managerial responsibilities.
Fairbairn exercised 23,535 Bodycote ordinary shares, selling 11,090 shares at £6.485208 each to cover the associated tax liability and retaining 12,445 shares. The transaction, conducted partly outside a trading venue and on the London Stock Exchange on 25 March 2026, modestly increases the CEO’s direct equity exposure and aligns his interests further with shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BOY) stock is a Buy with a £700.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Bodycote stock, see the GB:BOY Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on BOY Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, BOY is a Neutral.
The score is driven primarily by mid-tier financial performance: a strong 2025 profitability rebound and a solid balance sheet are tempered by uneven revenue trends and inconsistent free cash flow conversion. Technicals are mildly supportive but not strong due to negative MACD, and valuation looks somewhat demanding despite a decent dividend yield.
To see Spark’s full report on BOY stock, click here.
More about Bodycote
Bodycote plc operates in the industrial services sector, specialising in heat treatment and thermal processing of metals and advanced materials. The company serves manufacturing customers across automotive, aerospace, energy and general industrial markets, providing critical metallurgical services that enhance component performance and durability.
Average Trading Volume: 310,445
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £1.08B
See more insights into BOY stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.