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Centrica ( (GB:CNA) ) has provided an announcement.
Centrica plc has continued executing the second tranche of its share buyback programme, repurchasing 201,235 ordinary shares on 9 January 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 178.9655 pence per share via J.P. Morgan Securities. Since the start of this tranche in September 2025, the company has bought back 146.9 million shares for approximately £249.8 million (excluding costs), and now holds 460 million shares in treasury, leaving about 4.6 billion shares in issue, a move that effectively reduces the free float and can enhance earnings per share and capital returns for remaining shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:CNA) stock is a Buy with a £2.18 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Centrica stock, see the GB:CNA Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:CNA Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:CNA is a Neutral.
Centrica’s overall stock score is driven by strong corporate events, particularly the share buyback program and strategic acquisitions, which enhance shareholder value. However, the score is tempered by a challenging valuation due to a negative P/E ratio and mixed technical indicators.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:CNA stock, click here.
More about Centrica
Centrica plc is a UK-based energy company whose core activities include the supply of electricity and gas, as well as related energy services, to residential and business customers, primarily in the UK and Ireland. The group also has upstream and trading operations that support its retail supply and help manage commodity price risk across its portfolio.
Average Trading Volume: 20,812,579
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £8.18B
See more data about CNA stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.