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Greencoat UK Wind Adds to Treasury Stock with Latest Share Buyback

Story Highlights
  • Greencoat UK Wind repurchased 52,991 shares under its buyback programme, raising treasury holdings to over 149 million shares.
  • The reduced free float and updated share count may support earnings per share and guide investors’ regulatory disclosure calculations.
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Greencoat UK Wind ( (GB:UKW) ) has issued an announcement.

Greencoat UK Wind PLC has continued executing its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 52,991 ordinary shares on 6 February 2026 at a weighted average price of 98.22 pence. The shares will be held in treasury, bringing treasury holdings to 149,002,763 shares and leaving 2,158,445,893 shares in issue, a figure that will be used by investors for regulatory disclosure thresholds.

The latest buyback incrementally reduces the free float and may support earnings per share and share price stability, signalling ongoing capital management by the company. The updated share count is relevant for shareholders monitoring their percentage holdings under UK market transparency rules and underscores UKW’s continued use of buybacks as a tool in its capital allocation strategy.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:UKW) stock is a Buy with a £125.00 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 the UK wind power sector. It invests in operational onshore and offshore wind farms, offering investors exposure to stable, long-term income from contracted and regulated electricity generation assets.

Average Trading Volume: 4,625,466

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

For detailed information about UKW stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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