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GlobalData ( (GB:DATA) ) has shared an announcement.
GlobalData Plc has continued its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 35,980 ordinary shares on 5 January 2026 via Investec Bank at prices between 114p and 116p, with a volume-weighted average price of 114.9535p. The company will cancel the repurchased shares, reducing the total number of shares in issue to 764,643,133 and leaving no shares held in treasury, a move that marginally increases existing shareholders’ proportional ownership and sets a new denominator for investors’ disclosure obligations under the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s 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, supported by research and consulting services, to corporate and financial clients globally. Its operations focus on delivering market intelligence across multiple sectors to help businesses and investors make informed strategic and investment decisions.
Average Trading Volume: 2,330,207
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £854.8M
See more data about DATA stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.