Galliford Try Cancels Further Shares as Buyback Programme Progresses

Galliford Try ( (GB:GFRD) ) has issued an announcement.

Galliford Try has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 19,822 ordinary shares between 13 and 17 April 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 520.83p, with individual daily averages ranging from 513.48p to 526.49p. The transactions, executed through Panmure Liberum, bring total repurchases under the programme to 1,947,008 shares.

The company intends to cancel the newly purchased shares, reducing its share count to 100,337,732 ordinary shares in issue, all of which carry voting rights and none held in treasury. The buyback and cancellation consolidate earnings per share and slightly increase existing shareholders’ relative ownership, while updating the denominator for regulatory disclosure of voting interests under FCA transparency rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:GFRD) stock is a Buy with a £650.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Galliford Try stock, see the GB:GFRD Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GFRD Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GFRD is a Outperform.

Overall score is driven by stable financials and strong cash flow generation, supported by an upward technical trend and reasonable valuation (P/E 12.44, 3.32% yield). The main constraint is weakening top-line performance and thin operating margins.

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More about Galliford Try

Galliford Try Holdings plc is a U.K.-listed construction and infrastructure group focused on building, highways and environment projects. The company delivers public and private sector schemes across the country, positioning itself as a key contractor in regulated and government-backed markets.

Average Trading Volume: 298,844

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £509.8M

For detailed information about GFRD stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.