GlobalData Cancels Newly Repurchased Shares Under Ongoing Buyback

GlobalData ( (GB:DATA) ) has issued an announcement.

GlobalData Plc has continued its ongoing share buyback programme, which began in November 2025, by repurchasing 67,277 ordinary shares on 15 January 2026 through Investec Bank at prices ranging between 115.50p and 118.00p, with a volume-weighted average price of 116.7868p. The company will cancel the repurchased shares, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue to 764,047,384 and confirming that it holds no treasury shares, a move that marginally enhances earnings per share and clarifies the total voting rights denominator for investors monitoring their disclosure obligations under UK 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 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.

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More about GlobalData

GlobalData Plc is a UK-listed company that provides data, analytics and consulting services, with its shares traded on the London Stock Exchange. The group’s capital structure is closely watched by investors, and it actively manages its equity base through mechanisms such as share buyback programmes executed via investment banks including Investec.

Average Trading Volume: 2,405,237

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £846.7M

For detailed information about DATA stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.