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Future plc Cancels Further Shares After Ongoing Buyback Programme

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  • Future plc repurchased 27,871 shares on 8 January 2026 for cancellation.
  • Total buybacks since mid-December now exceed 392,000 shares, shrinking Future’s share capital base.
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Future plc Cancels Further Shares After Ongoing Buyback Programme

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An update from Future plc ( (GB:FUTR) ) is now available.

Future plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 27,871 ordinary shares on 8 January 2026 at prices between 512p and 522p per share, at an average price of 516.5457p, via ABN AMRO Bank N.V. The company intends to cancel these shares, bringing total repurchases since 15 December 2025 to 392,374 shares at a total cost of about £2.1m and leaving 95,197,298 ordinary shares in issue, 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 £595.00 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 group that publishes specialist content across multiple platforms, including magazines, websites and events, serving consumer and B2B audiences in niches such as technology, gaming, music, homes and finance.

Average Trading Volume: 685,158

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £492.9M

See more insights into FUTR stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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