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Future plc Continues Share Buyback, Cancels Additional Shares

Story Highlights
  • Future plc bought 16,867 shares on 29 January 2026 via ABN AMRO, at an average price of about 538p each, for cancellation.
  • Since mid-December the company has repurchased 777,893 shares for roughly £4.1 million, leaving 94.8 million shares in issue and none in treasury, signaling active capital management.
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Future plc Continues Share Buyback, Cancels Additional Shares

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

Future plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 16,867 ordinary shares on 29 January 2026 through ABN AMRO Bank N.V. at prices ranging between 530.5p and 560.0p per share, with an average price of 538.4238p. The company intends to cancel these shares, and since 15 December 2025 it has repurchased a total of 777,893 shares at a cost of about £4.07 million; following the latest transaction, Future has no shares held in treasury and 94,811,779 ordinary shares in issue, underscoring an ongoing capital management strategy that may enhance earnings per share and support shareholder value.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:FUTR) stock is a Hold with a £556.00 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, with its share capital actively managed through buyback and cancellation programmes.

Average Trading Volume: 772,731

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £515.3M

See more data about FUTR stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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