Centrica Expands Treasury Stock with Latest Share Buyback

The latest update is out from Centrica ( (GB:CNA) ).

Centrica has continued the second tranche of its share buyback programme by repurchasing 1,088,950 ordinary shares on 7 January 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 176.5194 pence per share, with the shares to be held in treasury. Since launching this phase of the programme in September 2025, the company has bought back 145.6 million shares for approximately £247.5 million, bringing its total treasury holding to about 458.7 million shares and leaving 4.61 billion shares in issue, a capital structure move that can support earnings per share and signal management’s confidence to investors.

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 primary activities include the supply of gas and electricity to residential and business customers, as well as related energy services. Listed in London, it is a constituent of the UK utilities sector and an active participant in the capital markets, regularly managing its share base through buyback programmes and treasury share holdings.

Average Trading Volume: 20,757,318

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £8B

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