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Drax Continues Share Buyback, Lifts Treasury Holdings to Over 94 Million Shares

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  • Drax Group repurchased 72,834 shares under its ongoing buyback programme at an average 868p.
  • Total treasury shares now exceed 94 million, reducing free-float to 338 million voting shares.
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Drax Continues Share Buyback, Lifts Treasury Holdings to Over 94 Million Shares

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Drax Group plc ( (GB:DRX) ) has shared an announcement.

Drax Group plc has repurchased 72,834 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange under its ongoing share buyback programme announced in July 2025. The shares were bought at prices between 864p and 873.5p, at a volume-weighted average price of 868.3321p, with J.P. Morgan Securities plc executing the trades.

Following the latest transaction, Drax has 432,261,740 ordinary shares in issue, of which 94,182,067 are held in treasury, leaving 338,079,673 voting rights in the company. Since the buyback began, the group has acquired a total of 7,040,667 shares for treasury, incrementally boosting capital returns and potentially supporting earnings per share for remaining investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:DRX) stock is a Sell with a £680.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Drax Group plc stock, see the GB:DRX Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:DRX Stock

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

Drax Group plc’s strong financial performance, particularly in cash generation and profitability, along with positive technical indicators and a favorable valuation, contribute significantly to its overall score. The company’s strategic initiatives, including share buybacks and government agreements, further bolster its market position. However, challenges in revenue growth and market dynamics in the pellet sector pose risks that need careful management.

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

More about Drax Group plc

Drax Group plc is a UK-based energy company focused on power generation and renewable energy solutions. The group operates large-scale electricity generation assets and is a prominent player in the transition from fossil fuels to lower-carbon and renewable power in the UK market.

Average Trading Volume: 1,269,279

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £2.98B

Learn more about DRX stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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