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Future plc Cancels Additional Shares After Ongoing Buyback Programme

Story Highlights
  • Future plc repurchased 37,935 shares on 14 January 2026, planning their cancellation.
  • Since 15 December 2025, Future has bought back 518,936 shares, reducing total equity in issue.
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Future plc Cancels Additional Shares After Ongoing Buyback Programme

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The latest announcement is out from Future plc ( (GB:FUTR) ).

Future plc has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 37,935 ordinary shares on 14 January 2026 at prices ranging between 505.5p and 518.5p per share, with an average price of 510.2152p. The company intends to cancel these shares, and since 15 December 2025 it has bought back a total of 518,936 shares for approximately £2.73 million, leaving 95,070,736 ordinary shares in issue and no shares held in treasury, a move that marginally reduces share capital and may enhance earnings per share for remaining investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:FUTR) stock is a Hold with a £654.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Future plc stock, see the GB:FUTR Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:FUTR Stock

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

Future plc’s overall stock score reflects a mix of challenges and opportunities. The most significant factor is the financial performance, which is under pressure due to declining revenue and profitability. Technical analysis indicates bearish momentum, further impacting the score. However, the valuation suggests the stock may be undervalued, and strategic initiatives discussed in the earnings call provide some optimism for future growth. Addressing revenue growth and profitability will be key to improving the stock’s outlook.

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

More about Future plc

Future plc is a UK-listed company operating in the media and publishing sector, with its ordinary shares traded on the London Stock Exchange. The company’s capital structure consists of ordinary shares of 15 pence each, and it is actively managing its equity base through share buyback programmes executed via investment firms such as ABN AMRO Bank N.V.

Average Trading Volume: 655,474

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £478.7M

For a thorough assessment of FUTR stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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