FirstGroup CFO acquires shares through employee incentive plan

An announcement from Firstgroup ( (GB:FGP) ) is now available.

FirstGroup disclosed that its executive director and chief financial officer, Ryan Mangold, acquired 85 ordinary shares in the company through its Share Incentive Plan. The shares, purchased on 10 March 2026 at £1.7676 each on the London Stock Exchange, reflect routine participation in an employee share scheme and were reported in line with market abuse regulation requirements.

The transaction, administered by Computershare Trustees as trustee of the FirstGroup Share Incentive Plan, has an aggregate value of about £150.25. While modest in scale, the purchase underscores ongoing alignment of senior management’s interests with those of shareholders through the company’s structured equity incentive arrangements.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:FGP) stock is a Hold with a £209.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Firstgroup stock, see the GB:FGP Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:FGP Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:FGP is a Neutral.

Firstgroup’s overall stock score is driven by strong financial performance and positive corporate events. The stock’s attractive valuation and positive earnings call further support its potential. However, bearish technical indicators suggest caution in the short term.

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More about Firstgroup

FirstGroup plc is a UK-listed transport operator focused on providing bus and rail services. The company plays a key role in public transportation, with its shares traded on the London Stock Exchange, and is subject to standard UK and EU market abuse and disclosure regulations applicable to listed issuers.

Average Trading Volume: 1,168,837

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £943.4M

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