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Grafton ( (GB:GFTU) ) just unveiled an announcement.
Grafton Group plc has continued execution of its £25 million share buyback programme, repurchasing 50,000 ordinary shares on 10 March 2026 on the London Stock Exchange at a volume-weighted average price of £9.1221 for cancellation. This latest transaction brings total repurchases under the current programme, conducted through Goodbody Stockbrokers and Deutsche Bank, to 200,000 shares, signalling ongoing capital return to shareholders and a tighter share base that may support earnings per share over time.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:GFTU) stock is a Buy with a £1034.00 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 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 DIY customers, giving it exposure to residential and commercial building markets.
Average Trading Volume: 360,020
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £1.73B
For a thorough assessment of GFTU stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.