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Forterra ( (GB:FORT) ) has issued an announcement.
Forterra plc has reported that its Employee Benefit Trust (EBT), administered by Apex Financial Services (Trust Company) Limited, purchased 75,000 ordinary shares of 1p each on 2 January 2026 at an average price of £1.8478 per share. The EBT now holds 2,251,899 ordinary shares, representing 1.06% of the company’s current voting rights, to be used primarily to satisfy awards under Forterra’s employee share schemes, underscoring the company’s ongoing commitment to equity-based staff incentives and alignment of employee and shareholder interests.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:FORT) stock is a Hold with a £200.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Forterra stock, see the GB:FORT Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:FORT Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:FORT is a Neutral.
Forterra’s overall stock score is driven by positive corporate events and a stable technical outlook. However, financial performance challenges and a high valuation limit the score. The company’s strategic initiatives and internal confidence provide a supportive backdrop, but careful management of profitability and leverage is necessary for future growth.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:FORT stock, click here.
More about Forterra
Forterra plc is a UK-based manufacturer in the construction materials sector, producing building products such as bricks and related materials for the domestic construction and housing markets.
Average Trading Volume: 560,833
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £396M
For an in-depth examination of FORT stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.