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The latest update is out from Centrica ( (GB:CNA) ).
Centrica plc has continued its ongoing share buyback programme, purchasing 1,136,420 ordinary shares on 30 December 2025 at a volume-weighted average price of 169.8045 pence per share through J.P. Morgan Securities, with the shares to be held in treasury. Since the launch of the second tranche of the buyback in late September, the company has repurchased over 140 million shares at a cost of approximately £238 million, bringing its treasury holding to 453.2 million shares and leaving 4.61 billion shares in issue, signalling sustained capital returns to shareholders and active management of its equity base.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:CNA) stock is a Buy with a £203.00 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 focused on supplying gas and electricity to residential and business customers, as well as providing related energy services. Listed in London, it is a major player in the British utilities sector, with a broad shareholder base and active capital markets presence.
Average Trading Volume: 21,005,854
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £7.65B
Learn more about CNA stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.