GlobalData Cancels Further Shares After January Buyback Trades

GlobalData ( (GB:DATA) ) just unveiled an update.

GlobalData Plc has continued to execute its share buyback programme, which began in November 2025, by repurchasing 47,558 ordinary shares on 7 January 2026 at prices between 118.5p and 120.0p, with a weighted average price of 119.4172p. The company will cancel the repurchased shares, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue to 764,563,870 and confirming that it holds no shares in treasury, thereby slightly increasing earnings and voting power per remaining share and providing an updated denominator for investors assessing their notifiable holdings under FCA rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:DATA) stock is a Hold with a £119.00 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 provides data, analytics and insights, with its shares traded on the London Stock Exchange’s main market (XLON) and AIM. The group’s capital structure is closely monitored by investors, with total voting rights and share count important for shareholders subject to FCA disclosure and transparency requirements.

Average Trading Volume: 2,341,053

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £887.9M

Find detailed analytics on DATA stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.