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Card Factory ( (GB:CARD) ) has shared an announcement.
Card Factory plc has continued its share repurchase programme, buying back and cancelling a total of 454, a00 ordinary shares between 11 and 15 May 2026 through UBS AG London Branch. The purchases, executed at prices largely in the mid-60 pence range, reduce the company’s outstanding share count and are likely aimed at enhancing earnings per share and optimizing its capital structure for shareholders.
Following these transactions, Card Factory’s issued share capital stands at 350,266,853 ordinary shares, of which 5,278,902 are held in treasury, leaving 344,987,951 shares in circulation carrying voting rights. The updated share count provides investors with the new denominator for calculating disclosure thresholds under the FCA’s transparency rules and signals the retailer’s ongoing use of buybacks as part of its shareholder return strategy.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:CARD) stock is a Hold with a £80.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Card Factory stock, see the GB:CARD Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on CARD Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, CARD is a Outperform.
The score is driven primarily by solid financial performance (stronger balance sheet and healthy cash generation) and supportive valuation (low P/E and high dividend yield). Offsetting these positives are the recent 2026 deterioration in margins and free cash flow and a mixed technical backdrop with the stock still well below its 200-day average.
To see Spark’s full report on CARD stock, click here.
More about Card Factory
Card Factory plc is the UK’s leading specialist retailer of greeting cards, gifts and celebration essentials, operating primarily in the value segment of the greetings and celebrations market. The company focuses on affordable, high-volume products across its store estate and online channels, targeting cost-conscious consumers seeking cards and related gifting items.
Average Trading Volume: 1,348,831
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £232.9M
For an in-depth examination of CARD stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.