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Close Brothers Group ( (GB:CBG) ) has issued an announcement.
Close Brothers Group has confirmed that as of 30 April 2026, its total issued listed share capital stands at 152,060,290 ordinary shares, of which 1,509,167 are held in treasury. This leaves 150,551,123 ordinary shares carrying voting rights, forming the effective free float for governance and shareholder decision-making.
The company highlighted that the figure of 150,551,123 voting shares is the relevant benchmark for investors assessing whether they must disclose major holdings under U.K. transparency rules. This update helps ensure accurate regulatory reporting, supports market transparency, and gives shareholders a clear basis for monitoring their ownership stakes in Close Brothers Group.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:CBG) stock is a Buy with a £555.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Close Brothers Group stock, see the GB:CBG Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on CBG Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, CBG is a Neutral.
The score is held back primarily by weakening financial performance (revenue decline, net loss, and higher leverage), partially offset by a strong rebound in operating/free cash flow. Technicals are moderately supportive with the price above major moving averages and positive momentum indicators, but valuation remains challenged due to negative earnings and the absence of a dividend yield.
To see Spark’s full report on CBG stock, click here.
More about Close Brothers Group
Close Brothers Group is a U.K.-based financial services group operating as a specialist merchant banking and financial provider. The group typically serves corporate, small and medium-sized business, and individual clients through lending, deposit-taking, and related financial solutions in its chosen niche markets.
Average Trading Volume: 621,785
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £657.6M
See more data about CBG stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.