Grainger Discloses Director Share Option Exercise and Sale by Operations Chief

Grainger ( (GB:GRI) ) has provided an update.

Grainger plc has disclosed a director dealing involving Eliza Pattinson, Director of Operations and Asset Management and a person discharging managerial responsibilities, who exercised nil‑cost options granted under the company’s Deferred Bonus Share Plan, Enhanced Deferred Bonus Plan and 2017 Long Term Incentive Plan. Pattinson exercised vested awards over a total of 87,704 ordinary shares and subsequently sold the same number of shares at an average price of £1.811 per share, largely to satisfy associated income tax and national insurance liabilities, with the transactions executed on 22 December 2025 and reported in line with UK market disclosure rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:GRI) stock is a Hold with a £2.10 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Grainger stock, see the GB:GRI Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:GRI Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:GRI is a Neutral.

Grainger’s overall stock score reflects a mixed financial performance with strong profitability but declining revenue and cash flow. The technical analysis indicates bearish momentum, but the stock’s attractive valuation and positive earnings call outlook provide a counterbalance. The company’s strategic growth plans and REIT conversion are significant positives.

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More about Grainger

Grainger plc is a UK-listed company that issues ordinary shares of 5 pence each, with its securities traded on the London Stock Exchange and subject to UK Market Abuse Regulation disclosure requirements for transactions by directors and senior managers.

Average Trading Volume: 2,308,854

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £1.33B

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