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Essentra ( (GB:ESNT) ) has issued an update.
Essentra plc, a company involved in the manufacturing and distribution of essential components, announced the repurchase of 11,500 of its ordinary shares at a price of 96.10 pence each as part of its ongoing buyback programme. This transaction, executed through Peel Hunt LLP, is part of a strategy to reduce the number of shares in circulation, thereby potentially increasing the value of remaining shares and consolidating voting rights. The cancellation of these shares will adjust the total voting rights to 285,333,244, impacting shareholder calculations 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, with strong gross margins but declining revenue and profitability. Technical indicators suggest a bearish trend, and the stock appears overvalued based on its P/E ratio. The lack of earnings call data and corporate events limits additional insights.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:ESNT stock, click here.
More about Essentra
Average Trading Volume: 750,649
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £259.3M
See more insights into ESNT stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.