Grafton Group Advances Share Buyback Program with Latest Purchase

An announcement from Grafton ( (GB:GFTU) ) is now available.

Grafton Group plc announced the purchase and cancellation of 40,000 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing GBP 30 million share buyback program. This transaction, conducted on the London Stock Exchange through Numis Securities Limited, reflects Grafton’s commitment to enhancing shareholder value by reducing the number of shares in circulation, potentially increasing earnings per share and signaling confidence in the company’s financial health.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:GFTU) stock is a Buy with a £11.70 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 Outperform.

Grafton’s overall stock score reflects its strong financial foundation and appealing valuation metrics, balanced by challenges in profitability and cash flow management. The technical analysis suggests some caution due to the stock trading below key moving averages, but the valuation offers a significant appeal with a reasonable P/E ratio and strong dividend yield. The ongoing share buyback program supports shareholder value but has been integrated into the financial performance outlook. Overall, the stock remains moderately attractive for value-focused investors.

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More about Grafton

Average Trading Volume: 396,069

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: £1.93B

See more insights into GFTU stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.