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Grafton ( (GB:GFTU) ) has issued an announcement.
Grafton Group has continued to execute its £25 million share buyback programme, repurchasing 50,000 ordinary shares for cancellation on 11 March at a volume-weighted average price of £9.0735. This latest transaction, carried out through Goodbody Stockbrokers on the London Stock Exchange, brings total repurchases since the programme began on 5 March to 250,000 shares, signalling ongoing capital returns and a reduced share count for investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:GFTU) stock is a Hold with a £998.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Grafton stock, see the GB:GFTU Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:GFTU Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:GFTU is a Neutral.
The score is driven primarily by solid underlying financial quality (strong cash conversion and a conservative balance sheet) and supportive valuation (moderate P/E with a ~4% yield). These positives are partly offset by weaker technicals (price below key moving averages and negative MACD) and guidance indicating a slow early-2026 trading environment with persistent cost inflation and regional softness.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:GFTU stock, click here.
More about Grafton
Grafton Group plc is a building materials distributor and DIY retailing group listed on the London Stock Exchange. The company focuses on supplying construction materials and related products to trade and retail customers in the U.K. and Ireland, positioning itself as a key player in the building and home improvement markets.
Average Trading Volume: 361,940
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £1.73B
For detailed information about GFTU stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.