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An update from Centrica ( (GB:CNA) ) is now available.
Centrica plc has continued executing the second tranche of its share buyback programme, repurchasing 1,156,316 ordinary shares on 24 December 2025 at an average price of 168.8752 pence per share via J.P. Morgan Securities, with the shares to be held in treasury. Since the start of this tranche in September, the company has bought back 137.8 million shares for nearly £234 million, bringing its treasury holding to about 486.6 million shares and reducing the free float to 4.61 billion shares, underscoring an ongoing capital return strategy that may enhance earnings per share and support shareholder value.
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 the supply of electricity and gas as well as related services to residential and business customers, and it is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Average Trading Volume: 21,149,843
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £7.63B
For detailed information about CNA stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.