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Centrica ( (GB:CNA) ) has issued an announcement.
Centrica plc has continued execution of its share buyback programme, repurchasing 1,121,853 ordinary shares on 5 January 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 172.9334 pence per share through J.P. Morgan Securities, with the shares to be held in treasury. Since the launch of this second tranche of the buyback in September 2025, the company has acquired 143,456,659 shares for approximately £243.7 million, bringing its treasury holdings to 456,556,029 shares and reducing the free float to 4,608,346,935 shares in issue, a move that signals continued capital returns to shareholders and may support earnings per share by shrinking the 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 whose operations span the supply of electricity and gas, as well as related energy services, primarily to residential and business customers in the UK and other markets.
Average Trading Volume: 20,712,350
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £7.89B
See more data about CNA stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.