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The latest announcement is out from Helios Towers ( (GB:HTWS) ).
Helios Towers has continued executing its share buyback programme, repurchasing 193,445 ordinary shares between 30 March and 2 April 2026 through Merrill Lynch International. The company plans to cancel all repurchased shares rather than hold them in treasury, slightly reducing the share count and potentially enhancing earnings per share and capital return for investors.
Following settlement and cancellation of these purchases, Helios Towers’ total shares in issue will stand at 1,046,246,312, a new baseline for regulatory disclosure thresholds. The transactions, executed across the London Stock Exchange and other European venues, form part of the buyback initiative launched in November 2025, underlining management’s ongoing focus on balance sheet optimisation and shareholder value.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:HTWS) stock is a Buy with a £270.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Helios Towers stock, see the GB:HTWS Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on HTWS Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, HTWS is a Neutral.
The score is primarily driven by improving financial performance (return to profitability and positive free cash flow) but is held back by significant balance-sheet leverage risk. Technical indicators are currently bearish, and valuation appears relatively expensive with no dividend yield provided.
To see Spark’s full report on HTWS stock, click here.
More about Helios Towers
Helios Towers plc is an independent telecommunications infrastructure company focused on owning, operating and leasing tower sites to mobile network operators. The group operates across multiple African markets, providing critical passive infrastructure that supports mobile connectivity and data growth in emerging and frontier economies.
Average Trading Volume: 2,065,640
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £1.97B
Find detailed analytics on HTWS stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.