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Future plc Cancels New Tranche of Shares in Ongoing Buyback Programme

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  • Future plc repurchased 24,146 shares on 19 February 2026 for cancellation, leaving 94.49 million shares outstanding and none in treasury.
  • Since December 2025, the group has bought back over 1.1 million shares for about £5.6 million, tightening its share base and signalling confidence to investors.
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Future plc Cancels New Tranche of Shares in 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 24,146 ordinary shares at prices between 412.8p and 421.0p, with an average price of 416.48p, via ABN AMRO Bank N.V. on 19 February 2026. The company plans to cancel these shares, and following this transaction has 94,486,686 ordinary shares in issue and no shares held in treasury.

Since 15 December 2025, Future has bought back a total of 1,102,986 shares at a cost of approximately £5.56 million including fees, signalling an ongoing effort to return capital and potentially enhance earnings per share. The move underscores management’s confidence in the business and tightens the company’s free float, factors that existing shareholders and prospective investors will watch closely.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:FUTR) stock is a Hold with a £442.00 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 specialist media group that publishes magazines and digital content across consumer and B2B niches, alongside running events and ecommerce-led platforms. The company focuses on enthusiast verticals such as technology, gaming, lifestyle, and wealth, monetizing its audiences through advertising, subscriptions, affiliate commerce, and licensing.

Average Trading Volume: 860,373

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £385.8M

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

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