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Centrica ( (GB:CNA) ) has issued an update.
Centrica plc has announced the purchase of 3,925,990 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 156.4800 pence per share, as part of its 2025 buyback programme. This transaction, executed through Goldman Sachs International, is part of an ongoing strategy to manage its capital structure and enhance shareholder value, with a total of 116,051,119 shares purchased since June 2025 at a cost of £187,684,954.79. The buyback is expected to impact the company’s financial positioning by reducing the number of shares in circulation, potentially increasing earnings per share and providing a return of capital to shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:CNA) stock is a Buy with a £200.00 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 Outperform.
Centrica’s overall stock score is driven by strong corporate events and technical analysis, indicating positive market momentum and strategic capital management. However, the negative P/E ratio and historical financial volatility temper the overall outlook.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:CNA stock, click here.
More about Centrica
Centrica plc is a British multinational energy and services company, primarily involved in the supply of electricity and gas to consumers and businesses. The company operates within the energy sector and focuses on providing energy solutions and services across the UK and other regions.
Average Trading Volume: 21,890,960
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £7.59B
Learn more about CNA stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.