Card Factory Cuts Free Float With Latest Share Buybacks

Card Factory ( (GB:CARD) ) has provided an announcement.

Card Factory has executed on its share repurchase programme, buying back and cancelling a total of 555,566 ordinary shares between 28 April and 1 May 2026 at prices mostly in the mid‑60 pence range. Following these transactions, the company’s issued share capital stands at 351,040,356 shares, of which 5,717,911 are held in treasury, leaving 345,322,445 voting shares in circulation, a figure investors can now use for regulatory disclosure thresholds.

The buyback and cancellation modestly reduce Card Factory’s free float, potentially enhancing earnings per share and signalling management’s confidence in the business. The detailed transaction disclosure, made in line with UK Listing Rules, provides transparency for shareholders and supports compliance with FCA disclosure and transparency requirements regarding changes in significant shareholdings.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:CARD) stock is a Buy with a £120.00 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 Neutral.

The score is supported primarily by strong financial performance and very attractive valuation (low P/E and high dividend yield). This is meaningfully offset by extremely weak technicals, with the stock far below major moving averages and bearish momentum/oversold readings.

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. The company focuses on value-priced products for everyday occasions and seasonal events, operating primarily in the UK high street and related retail channels.

Average Trading Volume: 1,385,074

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £233.1M

See more insights into CARD stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.