GlobalData launches £10m share buyback to cut share capital

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

GlobalData Plc has launched a new share buyback programme of up to £10 million to return surplus capital to investors and reduce its share capital, with all repurchased ordinary shares to be cancelled. The programme is scheduled to run from 31 March 2026 until before the publication of the company’s interim results, operating within shareholder authorities granted at the 2025 AGM and subject to renewal at the 2026 AGM.

Repurchases will be executed on the London Stock Exchange under strict regulatory parameters on timing, volume and pricing, including a cap of 105% of the recent average market price and a minimum price of £0.0001 per share. GlobalData has mandated Investec Bank plc to conduct the buybacks on a non-discretionary basis and will provide ongoing regulatory disclosures as purchases are made, signalling continued capital management discipline for shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:DATA) stock is a Hold with a £67.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on GlobalData stock, see the GB:DATA Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on DATA Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, DATA is a Neutral.

The score is anchored by solid operating fundamentals and dependable cash generation, but is pulled down by balance-sheet risk (higher 2025 debt/lower equity), a strongly bearish technical setup (below major moving averages with negative MACD), and a high P/E with only a modest yield.

To see Spark’s full report on DATA stock, click here.

More about GlobalData

GlobalData Plc is a UK-listed information services and analytics company that provides data, insights and consulting to clients across sectors including technology, healthcare and financial services. The group focuses on delivering subscription-based intelligence platforms that help corporate and institutional customers make informed strategic and investment decisions.

Average Trading Volume: 2,099,060

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £447.8M

Learn more about DATA stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.