Centrica Adds to Treasury Stock as Share Buyback Tops 146 Million Shares

An update from Centrica ( (GB:CNA) ) is now available.

Centrica plc has continued executing the second tranche of its share buyback programme, repurchasing 1,098,671 ordinary shares on 8 January 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 176.5799 pence per share via J.P. Morgan Securities, with the shares to be held in treasury. Since the programme’s launch on 22 September 2025, the company has acquired a total of 146,741,843 shares for approximately £249.5 million, lifting its treasury holdings to 459,841,213 shares and leaving 4,605,061,751 shares in issue, a move that tightens the free float and underscores Centrica’s ongoing capital return strategy for shareholders.

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.

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More about Centrica

Centrica plc is a UK-based energy company whose operations span the supply of gas and electricity as well as related services to residential and business customers, primarily in the UK and Ireland. The group, which includes the British Gas brand, plays a significant role in retail energy markets and in broader energy services and solutions, positioning it as a key player in the utilities sector.

Average Trading Volume: 20,757,318

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £8B

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