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Essentra ( (GB:ESNT) ) has shared an update.
Essentra plc has continued to execute its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 11,500 ordinary shares at a price of 94.8 pence per share on 9 January 2026 through broker Peel Hunt. The company intends to cancel these shares, which will reduce the total number of shares in issue and set the total voting rights at 285,057,244, a figure that will serve as the new reference point for shareholders assessing disclosure obligations under UK transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:ESNT) stock is a Buy with a £150.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Essentra stock, see the GB:ESNT Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:ESNT Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:ESNT is a Neutral.
Essentra’s overall stock score is driven by mixed financial performance and technical indicators suggesting potential bearish momentum. The high valuation poses a risk, but the positive impact of the share buyback program supports shareholder value. The absence of recent earnings call data limits insights into management’s outlook.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:ESNT stock, click here.
More about Essentra
Essentra plc is a UK-listed company whose shares trade on the London Stock Exchange. The group operates through a base of ordinary shares of 25 pence each, with a portion held in treasury and the remainder forming its free float and voting share capital for public investors.
Average Trading Volume: 734,621
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell
Current Market Cap: £270.8M
Learn more about ESNT stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.