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An announcement from GlobalData ( (GB:DATA) ) is now available.
GlobalData Plc has continued executing its share buyback programme, repurchasing 203,195 ordinary shares on 7 May 2026 at prices between 102.00p and 110.40p, with a volume‑weighted average price of 107.551p. The transaction, carried out via Investec Bank, signals ongoing capital management efforts aimed at optimising the company’s share base and potentially enhancing per‑share metrics for investors.
The repurchased shares will be cancelled, reducing the company’s total shares in issue to 754,901,385 and leaving GlobalData with no treasury shares. This reduction in share capital alters the total voting rights figure used for regulatory disclosure thresholds, affecting how shareholders calculate and report changes in their holdings under U.K. transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:DATA) stock is a Buy with a £170.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on GlobalData stock, see the GB:DATA Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on DATA Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, DATA is a Neutral.
The score is primarily supported by steady growth and reliable cash generation, but is held back by increased balance-sheet risk from higher debt and reduced equity. Technicals indicate strong recent momentum but with overbought conditions and a price still below the 200-day average, and valuation looks only fair with a mid-20s P/E and modest yield.
To see Spark’s full report on DATA stock, click here.
More about GlobalData
GlobalData Plc is a U.K.-listed analytics and information services company that provides data, intelligence and consulting solutions to clients across sectors. The group focuses on delivering market and competitive insights to corporate and financial customers, positioning itself as a research-driven provider in the business information industry.
Average Trading Volume: 1,855,634
Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold
Current Market Cap: £768.3M
See more data about DATA stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.