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GlobalData ( (GB:DATA) ) has provided an announcement.
GlobalData Plc has continued executing its share buyback programme, which began on 31 March 2026, by repurchasing 203,195 ordinary shares on 7 May 2026 through Investec Bank at prices ranging from 102.00p to 110.40p and a volume-weighted average price of 107.551p. The company will cancel these shares, reducing its share count to 754,901,385, a move that slightly enhances earnings per share and may signal confidence in its valuation while updating investors on the new total voting rights for regulatory disclosure purposes.
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 company that provides data, analytics, and intelligence services to corporate and financial clients. Its business is focused on delivering market insights and research across multiple sectors to support decision-making and strategic planning.
Average Trading Volume: 1,855,634
Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold
Current Market Cap: £768.3M
Learn more about DATA stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.