GlobalData Cuts Share Count with New Buyback Tranche

GlobalData ( (GB:DATA) ) has shared an update.

GlobalData Plc has continued to execute its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 333,801 ordinary shares on 6 February 2026 at prices between 92.80p and 94.80p, with a weighted average price of about 93.98p. The transactions were carried out via Investec Bank across the XLON and AIMX venues as part of the ongoing capital management initiative.

The repurchased shares will be cancelled, reducing the company’s share count and leaving 758,660,058 ordinary shares in issue, with no shares held in treasury. This reduction in free-floating equity adjusts total voting rights and may affect shareholder ownership percentages, requiring some investors to reassess disclosure obligations under the FCA’s transparency rules.

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 U.K.-listed company that provides data, analytics and insights, primarily serving corporate and financial clients seeking market intelligence. Its shares trade on London Stock Exchange venues including the Main Market (XLON) and AIM (AIMX), and it actively manages its capital structure through programmes such as share buybacks.

Average Trading Volume: 2,163,478

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £665M

See more insights into DATA stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.