Grainger Discloses Executive and Employee Share Awards Under Incentive Plan

Grainger ( (GB:GRI) ) just unveiled an update.

Grainger plc has disclosed that its HMRC-approved Share Incentive Plan acquired 5,280 partnership shares at £1.81 each and allocated 4,642 matching shares to participating employees on 2 January 2026, including senior executives. Under the plan, CEO Helen Gordon and CFO Rob Hudson each received 83 partnership and 83 matching shares, while Directors Michael Keaveney and Eliza Pattinson each received 82 partnership and 82 matching shares, reinforcing equity-based incentives for management and broadening employee ownership in line with market abuse regulation disclosure requirements.

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 whose employees are able to acquire ordinary shares through an HMRC-approved Share Incentive Plan (SIP), which allows staff to buy partnership shares out of monthly salary deductions and receive additional matching shares at no cost, aligning employee and management interests with those of shareholders.

Average Trading Volume: 2,203,919

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £1.34B

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