GlobalData Cancels 238,107 Shares Under Ongoing Buyback Programme

GlobalData ( (GB:DATA) ) has provided an update.

GlobalData Plc has continued to execute its share buyback programme, which began in November 2025, by repurchasing 238,107 ordinary shares on 20 January 2026 at prices between 115.50p and 119.00p per share, with a weighted average price of 116.8648p. The repurchased shares will be cancelled, reducing the total number of shares in issue to 763,354,419 and leaving the company with no shares held in treasury, a move that marginally increases existing shareholders’ proportional holdings and clarifies the updated total voting rights figure to be used for regulatory disclosure calculations under the FCA’s 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.

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More about GlobalData

GlobalData Plc is a UK-listed company that operates in the business information and analytics sector, providing data, insights and intelligence to corporate and financial clients. Its services are typically aimed at helping organisations make informed strategic and commercial decisions across a range of industries and markets.

Average Trading Volume: 2,256,880

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £835.4M

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