Future plc Cancels Further Shares After Year-End Buyback

Future plc ( (GB:FUTR) ) just unveiled an announcement.

Future plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 26,887 ordinary shares on 31 December 2025 at prices ranging between 521.5p and 530.5p per share, with an average price of 524.4845p, through ABN AMRO Bank N.V. The company intends to cancel these shares, bringing total purchases since 15 December 2025 to 239,093 shares at a cost of about £1.27 million and leaving 95,350,579 shares in issue, a move that slightly reduces the share count and may enhance earnings per share and capital returns for 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 company that issues ordinary shares of 15 pence each and is traded on the London Stock Exchange. The company actively manages its capital structure through share buyback programmes executed via investment banks such as ABN AMRO Bank N.V.

Average Trading Volume: 697,386

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £493.4M

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