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The latest update is out from Grafton ( (GB:GFTU) ).
Grafton Group plc has continued executing its £25 million share buyback programme with the repurchase and cancellation of 75,000 ordinary shares on 20 April 2026 on the London Stock Exchange. The shares were acquired from Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch, at a volume-weighted average price of £9.537812, with prices ranging between £9.4830 and £9.5810.
Following this latest transaction, Grafton has bought back a total of 1,825,970 shares since the programme began on 5 March 2026, reducing its share capital and effectively increasing the ownership stake of remaining shareholders. The ongoing buyback underlines the company’s capital-return strategy and may signal management’s confidence in the group’s valuation and long-term prospects.
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 operates as a building materials distributor and DIY retailer, supplying construction products and related services primarily to trade and retail customers in the U.K. and Ireland. The group focuses on serving professional contractors and homeowners through a network of merchanting, distribution and home improvement outlets.
Average Trading Volume: 521,355
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: £1.74B
For detailed information about GFTU stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.