Harbour Energy Continues Share Buyback, Cuts Share Count to 1.41 Billion

An announcement from Harbour Energy ( (GB:HBR) ) is now available.

Harbour Energy has continued executing its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing and cancelling 603,865 ordinary shares on 19 December 2025 across several trading venues at a volume-weighted average price of just over £2.05 per share. Following this latest tranche, the company’s share count will fall to 1,411,770,941 ordinary shares in issue, with a total of 28,351,817 shares bought back and cancelled under the current programme, a move that reduces share capital and may enhance earnings per share while requiring some investors to review their disclosure thresholds under UK transparency rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:HBR) stock is a Buy with a £320.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Harbour Energy stock, see the GB:HBR Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:HBR Stock

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

Harbour Energy’s overall stock score is driven by strong operational performance and strategic initiatives like share buybacks, which enhance shareholder value. However, the negative P/E ratio and bearish technical indicators weigh on the score. The high dividend yield and positive earnings call sentiment provide some support, but profitability challenges remain a concern.

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

More about Harbour Energy

Harbour Energy plc is a UK-listed oil and gas company engaged in the exploration, development and production of hydrocarbons, with its shares traded on the London Stock Exchange and subject to UK financial market regulations.

Average Trading Volume: 3,099,174

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £3.42B

For an in-depth examination of HBR stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.