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Greencoat UK Wind Adds to Treasury Stock with Latest Share Buyback

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Greencoat UK Wind Adds to Treasury Stock with Latest Share Buyback

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An update from Greencoat UK Wind ( (GB:UKW) ) is now available.

Greencoat UK Wind has continued executing its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 57,956 ordinary shares on 9 January 2026 at a weighted average price of 97.83 pence per share. The shares will be held in treasury, bringing total treasury holdings to 147,991,040 and reducing the number of shares in issue (excluding treasury) to 2,159,457,616, a move that marginally enhances earnings and net asset value per share and may support the stock’s trading metrics for existing shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UKW) stock is a Hold with a £101.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Greencoat UK Wind stock, see the GB:UKW Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:UKW Stock

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

The score is held back primarily by the sharp deterioration in profitability/revenue in the latest period despite strong cash flow and a manageable balance sheet. Technicals are mildly bearish (below key moving averages and negative MACD), while valuation is supported by the high dividend yield but tempered by a negative P/E. Corporate actions (share buybacks) provide a modest positive offset, with some regulatory risk noted.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:UKW stock, click here.

More about Greencoat UK Wind

Greencoat UK Wind PLC is a London-listed renewable energy investment company focused on acquiring and managing operational onshore and offshore wind farms in the UK, providing investors with exposure to stable, long-term cash flows from the UK wind power sector.

Average Trading Volume: 4,597,592

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

See more data about UKW stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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