GlobalData Cancels 307,786 Shares After Latest Buyback Transaction

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

GlobalData Plc has repurchased 307,786 of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, executed via Investec Bank on 30 January 2026 at prices ranging between 105.50p and 107.50p, with a weighted average price of 106.592p. The company will cancel the repurchased stock, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue to 760,801,806 and confirming that it holds no shares in treasury, a move that marginally consolidates existing shareholders’ stakes and sets a new total voting rights figure for use in FCA disclosure and transparency calculations.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:DATA) stock is a Buy with a £117.00 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 whose shares trade on the London Stock Exchange’s main market (XLON) and AIM (AIMX), and is followed by major investment banks and brokers including J.P. Morgan Cazenove, Panmure Liberum and Investec. The company maintains an active capital markets presence and uses share buyback programmes as part of its broader shareholder returns strategy.

Average Trading Volume: 2,054,743

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £750.5M

See more data about DATA stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.