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Card Factory ( (GB:CARD) ) has issued an update.
Card Factory has transferred 439,009 ordinary shares out of treasury following the vesting and exercise of nil-cost Restricted Share options granted in 2022 under its Long Term Incentive Plan, benefiting CEO Darcy Willson-Rymer and other employees. Willson-Rymer acquired 195,049 shares, selling 91,998 to cover tax and National Insurance liabilities, leaving him with 1,061,690 shares, or about 0.307% of the company’s voting rights.
The company also updated the market on its capital structure, stating that its issued share capital now comprises 350,539,905 ordinary shares, of which 5,278,902 are held in treasury, leaving 345,261,003 voting shares in circulation. The disclosure clarifies the denominator shareholders should use for regulatory notification thresholds, underscoring transparency around executive incentives and the company’s total voting rights.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:CARD) stock is a Buy with a £150.00 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 is a U.K.-based specialist retailer focused on greeting cards, gifts and celebration essentials, operating in the value segment of the market. The company runs a broad store estate and complementary channels, targeting cost-conscious consumers seeking affordable products for key life events and seasonal occasions.
Average Trading Volume: 1,379,662
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £232.4M
See more insights into CARD stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.