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Character ( (GB:CCT) ) has shared an update.
The Character Group plc has continued its previously announced share buyback programme with the repurchase of 6,500 ordinary shares at 242 pence each on 26 February 2026. The purchased shares have been cancelled, leaving the company with 1,983,059 shares held in treasury and 17,583,649 shares in issue, which now represents the total voting rights for regulatory disclosure purposes.
The transaction underscores Character’s ongoing capital management strategy, modestly reducing the free float while clarifying the new share capital base for investors and regulatory reporting. Shareholders are instructed to use the updated total voting rights figure when assessing whether they must notify the market of changes in their holdings under FCA transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:CCT) stock is a Hold with a £244.00 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 U.K.-listed company whose shares trade on AIM. The group operates through issued ordinary shares, with a portion held in treasury, and is actively managing its capital structure via an ongoing share buyback programme.
Average Trading Volume: 15,450
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £42.77M
For a thorough assessment of CCT stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.