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GlobalData ( (GB:DATA) ) has provided an update.
GlobalData Plc has continued to execute its ongoing share buyback programme, purchasing 395,044 ordinary shares on 28 January 2026 at prices between 109.50p and 112.00p, with a weighted average price of 111.4882p. The repurchased shares will be cancelled, reducing the company’s share count to 761,528,663 and leaving no shares held in treasury, a move that marginally enhances earnings per share and adjusts the total voting rights figure used by investors to monitor and disclose their stakes 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 information services and analytics company that provides industry data, market intelligence and consulting services to corporate and financial clients worldwide, with its shares traded on the London Stock Exchange’s main market and AIM segment.
Average Trading Volume: 2,157,623
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £815.9M
Find detailed analytics on DATA stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.