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The latest announcement is out from GlobalData ( (GB:DATA) ).
GlobalData Plc has continued to execute on its share buyback programme, acquiring 213,128 ordinary shares on 21 January 2026 at prices between 115.50p and 120.00p, with a weighted average purchase price of around 118.2p across the XLON and AIMX venues. The repurchased shares will be cancelled, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue to 763,141,291 and leaving the group with no treasury shares, a move that marginally increases earnings and voting power per remaining share and provides an updated denominator for investors’ disclosure obligations under UK transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:DATA) stock is a Hold with a £131.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on GlobalData stock, see the GB:DATA Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:DATA Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:DATA is a Neutral.
GlobalData’s strong financial performance and strategic corporate events, such as share buybacks and market transition plans, are significant positives. However, technical indicators suggest bearish momentum, and the high P/E ratio indicates overvaluation concerns. The overall score reflects a balanced view of these factors.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:DATA stock, click here.
More about GlobalData
GlobalData Plc is a UK-listed company that provides business intelligence, analytics and data services to corporate and financial clients, with its shares traded on the London Stock Exchange’s main market (XLON) and AIM (AIMX).
Average Trading Volume: 2,182,115
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £835.1M
Find detailed analytics on DATA stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.