GlobalData Cancels 353,538 Shares Under Ongoing Buyback Programme

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

GlobalData Plc has continued to execute its share buyback programme, which began in November 2025, by repurchasing 353,538 ordinary shares on 26 January 2026 at prices between 115.50p and 118.50p, with a weighted average price of 117.33p. The company will cancel these shares, leaving 762,168,666 ordinary shares in issue and no shares held in treasury, thereby slightly reducing the share count and consolidating existing shareholders’ ownership; the updated total voting rights figure will also serve as the new reference point for investors assessing disclosure obligations 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.

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More about GlobalData

GlobalData Plc is a UK-listed company that operates in the business information and analytics industry, providing data, insights and intelligence to corporate and institutional clients across sectors. Its services support decision-making and strategic planning for customers seeking detailed market, sector and competitive analysis.

Average Trading Volume: 2,164,001

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £815.9M

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