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An announcement from GlobalData ( (GB:DATA) ) is now available.
GlobalData has continued to execute its share buyback programme launched in November 2025, repurchasing 90,703 ordinary shares on 14 January 2026 at prices between 112.50p and 118.00p, with a volume-weighted average price of 114.9244p. The company will cancel these shares, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue to 764,114,661 and confirming that it holds no shares in treasury, a move that marginally enhances earnings per share and clarifies the voting rights denominator for investors under UK disclosure and 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 to clients across industries, with its shares traded on the London Stock Exchange. The group’s capital management strategy includes an ongoing share buyback programme, reflecting a focus on optimising its equity base and returning value to shareholders.
Average Trading Volume: 2,388,385
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £895.1M
Find detailed analytics on DATA stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.