Funding Circle Adds to Treasury Stock in Ongoing Share Buyback

Funding Circle Holdings ( (GB:FCH) ) just unveiled an announcement.

Funding Circle Holdings has continued to execute its share buyback programme, repurchasing 26,886 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange on 26 February 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 147.91p per share. The move reflects ongoing capital management efforts and results in the company holding 4.25 million shares in treasury, leaving 300.49 million shares in issue and defining the current base for shareholder voting rights.

By increasing its treasury stock, Funding Circle marginally reduces the free float, which can support earnings per share and signals confidence in the company’s valuation. The updated share count also gives investors clarity on their percentage holdings for regulatory disclosure purposes under the UK’s transparency rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:FCH) stock is a Buy with a £192.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Funding Circle Holdings stock, see the GB:FCH Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:FCH Stock

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

The score is driven by improving profitability and a solid balance sheet, supported by a constructive and growth-oriented earnings outlook. It is held back by negative operating/free cash flow, overbought technical signals that raise near-term pullback risk, and a valuation that is not particularly cheap (P/E 25) without dividend support.

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

More about Funding Circle Holdings

Funding Circle Holdings is a UK‑listed financial services company focused on providing lending solutions, particularly to small and medium-sized enterprises, through its online platform. The group operates as a marketplace and balance-sheet lender, giving institutional and retail investors access to SME credit, with its shares traded on the London Stock Exchange.

Average Trading Volume: 767,831

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £424.6M

Learn more about FCH stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.