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GlobalData ( (GB:DATA) ) has provided an update.
GlobalData Plc has continued to execute its share buyback programme, repurchasing 301,512 ordinary shares on 22 January 2026 at prices between 121p and 123p per share, with a volume-weighted average price of 121.5802p. The company will cancel the repurchased shares, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue to 762,839,779 and confirming that it holds no shares in treasury, a move that marginally enhances earnings per share and adjusts the total voting rights figure used by investors to assess disclosure thresholds 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 information services and analytics company that provides data, insights and analysis across industries to corporate and financial clients. The group focuses on subscription-based intelligence platforms that support decision-making for businesses, investors and other stakeholders in global markets.
Average Trading Volume: 2,159,774
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £835.1M
See more data about DATA stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.