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Drax Group plc ( (GB:DRX) ) just unveiled an update.
Drax Group plc has continued to execute its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 70,200 ordinary shares on 3 February 2026 on the London Stock Exchange at prices between 906p and 917.5p, with a volume-weighted average price of 911.93p. Following these transactions, the company has 432,245,032 ordinary shares in issue, of which 93,161,989 are held in treasury, leaving 339,083,043 voting shares in circulation; in total, 6,020,589 shares have now been bought back into treasury since the programme began, further tightening the free float and potentially enhancing earnings and value per share for remaining investors while clarifying the denominator for regulatory disclosure thresholds.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:DRX) stock is a Buy with a £1022.00 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-listed energy company best known for operating the Drax Power Station, one of the country’s largest power generation assets, with a focus on renewable and low-carbon electricity. Its shares trade on the London Stock Exchange, and the company actively manages its capital structure and shareholder returns through mechanisms such as share buyback programmes and the use of treasury shares.
Average Trading Volume: 1,294,310
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £3.1B
For an in-depth examination of DRX stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.