GlobalData Cancels Further Shares as Buyback Programme Progresses

The latest announcement is out from GlobalData ( (GB:DATA) ).

GlobalData Plc has continued to execute its share buyback programme, which began on 26 November 2025, by repurchasing 65,948 ordinary shares on 30 December 2025 at prices between 109.50p and 112.00p, with a volume-weighted average price of 110.9568p. The company will cancel these shares, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue to 764,799,584 and leaving no shares held in treasury, a move that marginally enhances earnings per share and clarifies the total voting rights figure used by investors for disclosure calculations under UK market transparency 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.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:DATA stock, click here.

More about GlobalData

GlobalData Plc is a London-listed company that provides data, analytics and insights to corporate and financial clients, helping them assess markets, companies and sectors. Its services are focused on delivering industry intelligence and research through digital platforms to support strategic and investment decision-making across a range of industries.

Average Trading Volume: 2,392,978

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £814.2M

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