Informa Advances 2026 Share Buyback, Cuts Share Count

Informa ( (GB:INF) ) has provided an announcement.

Informa PLC has continued its 2026 share buyback programme, under which it has committed at least £200m, by repurchasing 1,000,724 ordinary shares for cancellation between 11 and 15 May through Deutsche Bank’s London branch. The buybacks, executed across the London Stock Exchange and alternative venues, underline management’s focus on capital returns and balance sheet efficiency.

Following these transactions, Informa’s total number of ordinary shares in issue, and corresponding voting rights, has fallen to 1,267,461,090, with no shares held in treasury. The company said it will report purchases under the programme on a weekly basis, providing ongoing transparency to investors as it progresses its planned reduction in share capital.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:INF) stock is a Buy with a £10.20 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Informa stock, see the GB:INF Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on INF Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, INF is a Neutral.

The score is supported mainly by strong cash generation and solid operational momentum, but it is held back by the sharp drop in reported net income and margin compression, an extremely high P/E valuation risk, and weak longer-term technical trend signals.

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More about Informa

Informa PLC is an international business-to-business events, digital services and academic markets group listed in London, focusing on professional information, exhibitions and related services. The company targets global B2B communities and academic markets, using a capital allocation strategy that emphasises consistent shareholder returns.

Average Trading Volume: 5,385,193

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £9.97B

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