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GlobalData ( (GB:DATA) ) has provided an update.
GlobalData Plc has continued to execute its share buyback programme, which began on 26 November 2025, by repurchasing 79,800 ordinary shares on 8 January 2026 through Investec Bank at prices between 118.50p and 122.00p, with a volume-weighted average price of 120.3987p. The repurchased shares will be cancelled, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue to 764,484,070 and leaving no shares held in treasury, a move that marginally increases each remaining share’s proportion of the company’s equity and clarifies the updated total voting rights for investors monitoring their disclosure obligations under UK 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 UK-listed company that provides data, analytics and insights, serving corporate and financial clients that rely on comprehensive market intelligence and industry data to inform strategic and investment decisions.
Average Trading Volume: 2,341,053
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £887.9M
For a thorough assessment of DATA stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.