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Essentra ( (GB:ESNT) ) just unveiled an update.
Essentra plc has corrected an earlier disclosure and confirmed that, on 14 January 2026, it repurchased 11,500 of its 25 pence ordinary shares at a price of 95.8 pence each through Peel Hunt LLP under its ongoing share buyback programme, and intends to cancel these shares. Following settlement and cancellation, the company will have 285,034,244 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares), a figure that will represent the total number of voting rights for the purposes of shareholders’ regulatory disclosure obligations under the Financial Conduct Authority’s 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 that has been running a share buyback programme since March 2023, actively repurchasing its own ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange as part of its capital management strategy.
Average Trading Volume: 1,006,274
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £294.6M
For an in-depth examination of ESNT stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.