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GlobalData ( (GB:DATA) ) has provided an announcement.
GlobalData Plc has continued to execute its share buyback programme, which began in November 2025, repurchasing 243,463 ordinary shares on 16 January 2026 through Investec Bank at prices between 117.00p and 121.00p, with a weighted average price of 119.8644p. The company plans to cancel the repurchased shares, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue to 763,803,921 and confirming it holds no shares in treasury, a move that marginally enhances earnings per share and clarifies the total voting rights figure used by investors to assess disclosure thresholds under UK regulatory 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 data, analytics and insights, primarily serving corporate and financial clients seeking market intelligence and industry analysis to support strategic and investment decisions.
Average Trading Volume: 2,342,358
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £887.2M
For an in-depth examination of DATA stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.