Inchcape Advances Share Buyback, Cancels Additional 10,596 Shares

The latest announcement is out from Inchcape ( (GB:INCH) ).

Inchcape plc has continued its ongoing share buyback programme with the repurchase on 7 January 2026 of 10,596 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 767.17p per share, via Jefferies International Limited, with all acquired shares to be cancelled rather than held in treasury. This latest transaction, executed across several trading venues including the London Stock Exchange and alternative platforms, brings the total repurchased since the programme began on 4 March 2025 to 33,076,805 shares at an aggregate cost of £228.4 million, reducing the company’s share count to 360,818,214 and signaling continued capital return to shareholders through balance-sheet optimisation and earnings-per-share support.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:INCH) stock is a Buy with a £877.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Inchcape stock, see the GB:INCH Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:INCH Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:INCH is a Outperform.

Inchcape’s strong financial performance and attractive valuation are the most significant factors contributing to its high score. The technical indicators also support a positive outlook, with bullish momentum evident. The ongoing share buyback program further enhances shareholder value, although it is not directly factored into the score due to weight redistribution.

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More about Inchcape

Inchcape plc is a UK-listed automotive services group operating through a global network of distribution and retail operations, focused on the sale, marketing and support of vehicles across multiple markets.

Average Trading Volume: 715,255

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: £2.79B

See more insights into INCH stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.