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Currys Reduces Share Count with Latest Buy-Back Tranche

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  • Currys repurchased 426,671 shares for cancellation at an average 155.83p, continuing its authorised buy-back programme.
  • The buy-back cuts Currys’ share count to about 1.11 billion, altering voting rights and potentially boosting per-share metrics.
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Currys Reduces Share Count with Latest Buy-Back Tranche

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Currys plc ( (GB:CURY) ) has shared an announcement.

Currys plc has continued its share buy-back programme authorised at its September 2025 annual meeting, repurchasing 426,671 ordinary shares on 2 March 2026 via Panmure Liberum at an average price of 155.83 pence. The shares, bought within a price range of 153.90p to 158.80p, have been purchased for cancellation as part of the company’s ongoing capital management strategy.

Following the cancellation, Currys’ issued share capital stands at 1,106,861,296 ordinary shares, with none held in treasury. The reduced share count lowers the total voting rights and may affect individual investors’ notification thresholds under U.K. disclosure rules, while potentially enhancing earnings per share for remaining shareholders over time.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:CURY) stock is a Buy with a £179.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Currys plc stock, see the GB:CURY Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:CURY Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:CURY is a Outperform.

The score is driven primarily by improving financial performance (better growth, reduced leverage, and strong free cash flow), supported by a low P/E valuation. Technicals are positive due to a strong uptrend, but elevated RSI/Stoch levels indicate momentum is stretched, tempering the overall rating.

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

More about Currys plc

Currys plc is a U.K.-listed electrical and electronics retailer, best known for selling consumer technology products ranging from household appliances to computers and mobile devices. The company operates primarily in the British and Nordic markets, competing with both specialist chains and online-only players in a highly promotional, volume-driven sector.

Average Trading Volume: 4,268,655

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £1.62B

For a thorough assessment of CURY stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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