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The latest announcement is out from GlobalData ( (GB:DATA) ).
GlobalData has completed a share buyback programme launched in November 2025, repurchasing a total of 9,317,468 ordinary shares for approximately £10 million, all of which have been cancelled. The final tranche, executed on 11 February 2026 via Investec Bank, involved the purchase and cancellation of 281,346 shares at a weighted average price of 91.855 pence, reducing the number of shares in issue to 757,216,635 and setting the new total voting rights figure for shareholders under FCA transparency rules.
The conclusion of the buyback tightens GlobalData’s share capital base and may enhance earnings per share and capital returns for remaining investors, while signalling management’s confidence in the company’s valuation and cash generation. The updated share count also provides a new reference point for investors required to disclose changes in their holdings under UK disclosure and transparency requirements, potentially improving clarity around the company’s ownership structure.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:DATA) stock is a Sell with a £90.00 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.
The score is primarily supported by solid financial performance (steady growth, improved operating profitability, and strong cash flow conversion). This is materially offset by weak technical conditions (downtrend and bearish momentum) and a relatively expensive valuation (high P/E with only a modest dividend yield).
To see Spark’s full report on GB:DATA stock, click here.
More about GlobalData
GlobalData Plc is a UK-listed provider of data, analytics and intelligence services, with a focus on delivering industry, market and company insights to corporate and financial clients. Its business model is built around subscription-based information platforms and research products that help customers make informed strategic and investment decisions across multiple sectors.
Average Trading Volume: 2,185,149
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £668.9M
For an in-depth examination of DATA stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.