Centrica Continues Buyback with Further £230 Million of Shares Repurchased

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

Centrica has continued to execute the second tranche of its share buyback programme, repurchasing 1,150,354 ordinary shares on 22 December 2025 at an average price of 167.8956 pence per share through J.P. Morgan Securities, with the shares to be held in treasury. Since the launch of this phase of the programme on 22 September 2025, the group has bought back more than 135 million shares for about £230.1 million, leaving 4.62 billion shares in issue (excluding 484.3 million held in treasury), a move that effectively concentrates earnings per share and signals ongoing balance sheet strength and commitment to shareholder returns.

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 whose operations span the supply of gas and electricity, related energy services and solutions, and associated trading activities. Listed in London, it plays a central role in the British utilities sector, serving residential and business customers and operating within regulated and competitive energy markets.

Average Trading Volume: 21,545,528

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £7.68B

For a thorough assessment of CNA stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.