Future plc Continues Share Buyback, Cancels Additional Shares

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

Future plc has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 27,387 ordinary shares on 13 January 2026 via ABN AMRO Bank at prices ranging between 508p and 525p, with an average price of 515.6992p per share. The company intends to cancel these shares, bringing total repurchases since 15 December 2025 to 481,001 shares at a cost of about £2.54 million and leaving 95,108,671 ordinary shares in issue with no shares held in treasury, signalling an ongoing effort to return capital to shareholders and reduce its share count.

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 and publishing company whose ordinary shares trade on the London Stock Exchange. The company operates under the ticker associated with ISIN GB00BYZN9041 and is subject to the UK Listing Rules governing share transactions and disclosures.

Average Trading Volume: 655,872

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £488.2M

Find detailed analytics on FUTR stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.