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Character Group Cancels 8,000 Shares Under Ongoing Buyback Programme

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Character Group Cancels 8,000 Shares Under Ongoing Buyback Programme

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Character ( (GB:CCT) ) has provided an update.

The Character Group plc has repurchased 8,000 of its own ordinary shares at 246 pence per share as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, originally launched in October 2024 and subsequently extended and increased in May 2025. The repurchased shares have been cancelled, leaving the company with 1,983,059 shares held in treasury and 17,677,999 shares in issue, which also becomes the new total of voting rights for regulatory disclosure purposes; the move marginally reduces the share count, potentially enhancing earnings per share and reflecting continued management confidence in the company’s valuation.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:CCT) stock is a Hold with a £235.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Character stock, see the GB:CCT Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:CCT Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:CCT is a Neutral.

The overall stock score reflects significant financial challenges, including declining revenue and profitability, and weak cash flow generation. Technical indicators suggest bearish momentum, with the stock trading below key moving averages. Despite a high dividend yield, the negative P/E ratio highlights profitability concerns, making the stock less attractive to growth-focused investors.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:CCT stock, click here.

More about Character

The Character Group plc is a UK-based company listed on AIM and engaged in the development, distribution and marketing of toys, games and related entertainment products, targeting both domestic and international retail markets.

Average Trading Volume: 14,746

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell

Current Market Cap: £42.99M

See more insights into CCT stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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