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Funding Circle Holdings ( (GB:FCH) ) has issued an update.
Funding Circle Holdings plc has continued its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 64,720 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange on 20 March 2026 at a volume‑weighted average price of 130.3610 pence. The shares, acquired via Investec Bank, will be held in treasury, with the company now holding 5,223,197 treasury shares and 299,518,379 shares in issue, which represents the total voting rights.
The transaction modestly reduces the free float and can enhance earnings per share over time, while clarifying the benchmark number of shares for regulatory disclosures under the UK’s transparency rules. The move underscores Funding Circle’s ongoing commitment to capital discipline and may signal management’s confidence in the company’s valuation to existing and prospective shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:FCH) stock is a Buy with a £300.00 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 FCH Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, FCH is a Neutral.
The score is driven mainly by mixed financial quality—profitability and revenue have improved, but leverage rose and recent operating/free cash flow is negative—while technical signals are currently bearish. Valuation is roughly neutral at a mid-range P/E, and the latest earnings call was supportive with upbeat targets and buybacks, partially offset by macro risks and product-segment losses.
To see Spark’s full report on FCH stock, click here.
More about Funding Circle Holdings
Funding Circle Holdings plc operates an online lending platform that connects small and medium-sized enterprises with investors, focusing on providing fast, flexible finance to business borrowers. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, the company has used share repurchases as part of its capital management and shareholder return strategy.
Average Trading Volume: 1,180,865
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £382.5M
See more insights into FCH stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.