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Future plc cancels latest tranche of share buybacks

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  • Future plc repurchased 24,424 shares on 4 March 2026 for cancellation, leaving 94.27 million shares outstanding.
  • Since mid-December, the company has bought back 1.32 million shares for £6.46 million, aiming to reduce share count and bolster EPS.
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Future plc cancels latest tranche of share buybacks

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

Future plc has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 24,424 ordinary shares on 4 March 2026 via ABN AMRO Bank at prices between 401.6p and 410p, with an average price of 406.2953p. The company intends to cancel these shares, leaving 94,268,749 ordinary shares in issue and no shares held in treasury.

Since 15 December 2025, Future has bought back a total of 1,320,923 shares at a cost of about £6.46 million, signalling ongoing use of balance-sheet capacity to reduce share count. The latest transactions, carried out on the London Stock Exchange under its existing buyback programme, are likely to be seen by investors as a move to enhance earnings per share and optimise the company’s capital structure.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:FUTR) stock is a Hold with a £429.00 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 U.K.-listed media and publishing group that operates a portfolio of specialist consumer and B2B brands across digital, print and events. The company focuses on content-led verticals such as technology, gaming, lifestyle and finance, monetising its audiences through advertising, e-commerce, subscriptions and affiliate revenues.

Average Trading Volume: 828,527

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £372.5M

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

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