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Helios Towers ( (GB:HTWS) ) has issued an announcement.
Helios Towers has repurchased 90,345 of its ordinary shares on 6 March 2026 under its ongoing share buyback programme, paying a volume-weighted average price of 192.3862 pence per share through Merrill Lynch International. The company plans to cancel all of these shares, which will reduce the number of ordinary shares in issue to 1,039,697,736 and slightly enhance earnings per share for remaining investors while signalling continued confidence in its capital position.
The buyback forms part of a broader programme first announced in November 2025, reflecting Helios Towers’ strategy of returning capital to shareholders alongside its core infrastructure investments. The company also noted that, in line with updated listing rules, future share repurchase transactions will be disclosed within seven daily market sessions, offering stakeholders clearer visibility on capital management activities and compliance with market abuse and transparency regulations.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:HTWS) stock is a Hold with a £193.00 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 GB:HTWS Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:HTWS is a Neutral.
Helios Towers’ stock score is primarily driven by positive technical indicators and a robust share buyback program, which enhance shareholder value. However, the high leverage and negative revenue growth rate are significant concerns. The valuation is relatively high, which may deter some investors.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:HTWS stock, click here.
More about Helios Towers
Helios Towers plc operates in the telecommunications infrastructure sector, owning and managing mobile tower sites that support wireless network coverage and capacity. The company focuses on providing shared tower infrastructure to mobile network operators, primarily in emerging and frontier markets, enabling them to expand services while reducing capital and operating costs.
YTD Price Performance: 16.28%
Average Trading Volume: 1,768,817
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £1.99B
For an in-depth examination of HTWS stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.