Inchcape Cancels Further Shares as Buyback Programme Reaches £228m

An update from Inchcape ( (GB:INCH) ) is now available.

Inchcape plc has repurchased 235,389 ordinary shares on 19 December 2025 as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, at a volume-weighted average price of 780.19 pence per share, via Jefferies International Limited across several trading venues. The company will cancel these shares, reducing its total shares in issue to 360,847,663, and reports that since the buyback programme commenced on 4 March 2025 it has acquired 33,047,356 shares at a total cost of about £228.2 million, underscoring a sustained commitment to returning capital to shareholders and tightening its equity base.

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.

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

More about Inchcape

Inchcape plc is a UK-listed company whose ordinary shares trade on multiple venues including the London Stock Exchange, Chi-X, BATE, Aquis and Turquoise, reflecting a broad capital markets presence. The company’s equity structure is actively managed through share buyback programmes, signalling an ongoing focus on capital allocation and shareholder returns.

Average Trading Volume: 795,127

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: £2.77B

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