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Future plc Cancels Further Shares After Ongoing Buyback

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Future plc Cancels Further Shares After Ongoing Buyback

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

Future plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 33,688 ordinary shares on 23 January 2026 via ABN AMRO Bank at prices between 521p and 533.5p, with an average price of 527.6977p per share. The company intends to cancel these shares, bringing total repurchases since 15 December 2025 to 702,046 shares at a cost of about £3.66m and leaving 94,887,626 ordinary shares in issue, a move that marginally reduces the share count and may enhance earnings per share for remaining investors as part of its ongoing capital management strategy.

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 media company that publishes magazines and digital content across a range of specialist interest sectors, monetising its audiences through advertising, e-commerce and subscriptions. Its ordinary shares are listed in London and actively traded on the main market, making capital management activities such as share buybacks a relevant tool for shareholder returns and balance sheet optimisation.

Average Trading Volume: 734,312

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £495.2M

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

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