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GlobalData ( (GB:DATA) ) has issued an update.
GlobalData Plc has continued to execute its ongoing share buyback programme, in place since November 2025, by repurchasing 317,575 ordinary shares on 23 January 2026 at prices between 116.50p and 122.00p, with a weighted average price of 118.7209p. The company will cancel these shares, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue to 762,522,204 and confirming that it holds no shares in treasury, a move that marginally enhances earnings per share and consolidates existing investors’ voting power while providing updated capital and voting-rights data 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.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:DATA stock, click here.
More about GlobalData
GlobalData Plc is a UK-listed company that operates through ordinary share capital traded on venues including the London Stock Exchange’s main market (XLON) and AIM (AIMX), reflecting a shareholder base governed by UK market and disclosure rules.
Average Trading Volume: 2,184,635
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £828.3M
See more data about DATA stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.