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GlobalData ( (GB:DATA) ) has provided an update.
GlobalData Plc has repurchased 31,705 of its ordinary shares on 6 January 2026 under its ongoing share buyback programme, at a volume‑weighted average price of 117.6510 pence per share, with trades executed via Investec Bank on the London Stock Exchange. The company will cancel the repurchased stock, reducing the number of shares in issue to 764,611,428 and confirming this figure as the basis for shareholders’ voting-rights calculations and disclosure obligations under UK transparency rules, a move that marginally enhances earnings per share and clarifies the company’s capital structure for investors.
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
Average Trading Volume: 2,345,378
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £873.2M
For a thorough assessment of DATA stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.