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FirstGroup Executes Share Buyback, Acquires 68,645 Shares

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FirstGroup Executes Share Buyback, Acquires 68,645 Shares

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Firstgroup ( (GB:FGP) ) just unveiled an update.

FirstGroup plc has executed a share buyback transaction, purchasing 68,645 ordinary shares at an average price of 229.83 pence per share. This move is part of its ongoing share buyback programme announced in June 2025, and the purchased shares will be held in treasury, potentially impacting the company’s share capital structure and shareholder voting rights.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:FGP) stock is a Buy with a £205.00 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 reflects mixed financial performance with challenges in profitability and leverage, countered by positive cash flows. The stock’s technical indicators show bearish momentum, but its attractive valuation metrics, including a low P/E ratio and decent dividend yield, provide a buffer. Recent corporate actions, such as the share buyback and strategic acquisitions, further enhance the outlook, despite not directly impacting the score calculation due to weight redistribution.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:FGP stock, click here.

More about Firstgroup

Average Trading Volume: 1,459,644

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £1.31B

Find detailed analytics on FGP stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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