Informa Updates Voting Rights After Ongoing Share Buyback

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

Informa PLC has continued its multi‑year share buyback programme, launched in February 2022, and by 31 March 2026 had repurchased and cancelled 273,710,544 ordinary shares. This capital management strategy reduces the number of shares in circulation and can enhance earnings per share, affecting the ownership stakes and potential returns for existing shareholders.

Following these cancellations, Informa’s total issued share capital and voting rights stood at 1,274,224,119 ordinary shares of 0.1 pence each as of 31 March 2026. The updated share count provides the new reference point for investors assessing disclosure thresholds under UK transparency rules, clarifying the basis for regulatory notifications of significant shareholdings.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:INF) stock is a Buy with a £1100.00 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 by strong cash flow and a constructive earnings-call outlook (raised guidance and additional buybacks). It is held back by a pronounced technical downtrend and an exceptionally high P/E, with added concern from the sharp drop in reported net income and margin compression in 2025.

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More about Informa

Informa PLC, listed on the London Stock Exchange, operates as an international group focused on live B2B events, B2B digital services and academic markets. The company provides platforms and information services that connect businesses and professionals, positioning it as a key player in global business-to-business information and events markets.

Average Trading Volume: 5,129,125

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £9.46B

For an in-depth examination of INF stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.