GlobalData Cancels 419,000 Shares in Ongoing Buyback Programme

An announcement from GlobalData ( (GB:DATA) ) is now available.

GlobalData Plc has executed another tranche of its ongoing share buyback programme, repurchasing 419,071 ordinary shares on 29 January 2026 via Investec Bank at prices between 107.00p and 110.50p, with a weighted average price of 109.8618p. The repurchased shares will be cancelled, reducing the company’s share capital to 761,109,592 ordinary shares in issue and leaving no shares held in treasury, a move that marginally increases existing shareholders’ proportional ownership and updates the total voting rights figure used for regulatory disclosure calculations under the FCA’s transparency rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:DATA) stock is a Hold with a £107.00 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 London-listed provider of business intelligence and analytics, offering data, insights and consulting services to corporate and financial clients across global markets. The company focuses on delivering sector-specific research and intelligence to support strategic and investment decision-making.

Average Trading Volume: 2,097,712

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £772.7M

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