Future plc Continues Share Buyback, Cancels Additional Shares

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

Future plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 18,386 ordinary shares on 3 February 2026 at prices ranging between 521p and 536p per share, at an average price of 527.8148p, via ABN AMRO Bank. The company plans to cancel these shares, bringing the total repurchased since 15 December 2025 to 827,842 shares at a cost of about £4.34 million and leaving 94,761,830 ordinary shares in issue, a move that modestly enhances earnings per share and signals ongoing capital returns to shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:FUTR) stock is a Buy with a £6.40 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 group that publishes specialist magazines and digital content, and operates online platforms serving niche consumer and B2B audiences across sectors such as technology, gaming, lifestyle and finance.

Average Trading Volume: 781,100

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £504.3M

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