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An update from Grafton ( (GB:GFTU) ) is now available.
Grafton Group plc has continued executing its £25m share buyback programme, repurchasing 75,000 ordinary shares on 26 March 2026 on the London Stock Exchange at a volume-weighted average price of £9.1471 for cancellation. The company has now bought back a total of 825,000 shares since the programme began on 5 March 2026, signalling ongoing capital returns to shareholders and a disciplined approach to balance sheet management that may support earnings per share over time.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:GFTU) stock is a Buy with a £1175.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Grafton stock, see the GB:GFTU Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GFTU Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, 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 GFTU stock, click here.
More about Grafton
Grafton Group plc is a building materials distributor and DIY retailer operating primarily in the U.K. and Ireland. The company supplies construction materials, plumbing and heating products, and related services to trade, retail, and professional customers in residential and commercial markets.
Average Trading Volume: 495,349
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £1.74B
For a thorough assessment of GFTU stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.