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Centrica ( (GB:CNA) ) has shared an update.
Centrica has continued executing the second tranche of its share buyback programme, repurchasing 1,058,825 ordinary shares on 9 January 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 180.4105 pence per share via J.P. Morgan Securities, with the shares to be held in treasury. Since the buyback was launched in September 2025, the group has acquired 147.8 million shares for just over £251 million, leaving 460.9 million shares in treasury and 4.60 billion shares in issue, underlining an ongoing capital return to investors and a tighter free float that may support earnings per share over time.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:CNA) stock is a Buy with a £2.18 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 and related energy services to residential and business customers, principally in the UK and Ireland. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE indices, with a broad shareholder base including institutional and retail investors.
Average Trading Volume: 20,812,579
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £8.18B
See more insights into CNA stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.