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Gooch & Housego ( (GB:GHH) ) just unveiled an announcement.
Gooch & Housego PLC, the AIM‑quoted specialist in photonic components and systems, has expanded its issued share capital as part of its long‑term incentive arrangements for senior management. The company has issued and allotted 171,216 new ordinary shares of 20p each following the vesting of awards under its long‑term incentive plan, including to persons discharging managerial responsibilities such as Chief Executive Officer Charlie Peppiatt and Company Secretary Gareth Crowe. Application has been made for these shares to be admitted to trading on AIM on 12 January 2026, after which the company’s issued share capital will comprise 27,370,726 ordinary shares with one voting right each and no shares held in treasury, providing an updated denominator for shareholders assessing disclosure thresholds on their holdings.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:GHH) stock is a Hold with a £638.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Gooch & Housego stock, see the GB:GHH Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:GHH Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:GHH is a Neutral.
Gooch & Housego’s stock is supported by strong technical momentum and improving financial performance, particularly in profitability. However, valuation concerns and liquidity risks due to increased debt and declining free cash flow growth temper the overall score.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:GHH stock, click here.
More about Gooch & Housego
Gooch & Housego PLC is a specialist manufacturer of photonic components and systems, serving markets that rely on advanced optical technologies. Listed on AIM under the ticker GHH, the company focuses on high-precision photonics used across a range of industrial and technological applications.
Average Trading Volume: 43,126
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £170.3M
Learn more about GHH stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

