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J Sainsbury Buys Back and Cancels 458,000 Shares Under Ongoing Programme

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J Sainsbury Buys Back and Cancels 458,000 Shares Under Ongoing Programme

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An announcement from J Sainsbury plc ( (GB:SBRY) ) is now available.

J Sainsbury plc has repurchased 458,000 of its ordinary shares on 31 December 2025, at prices between 326.4p and 328.2p, with a volume-weighted average price of 327.2813p per share, through its broker BNP Paribas SA. The buyback forms part of the company’s existing share repurchase programme and the purchased shares will be cancelled, a move that will reduce the overall number of shares in issue and may enhance earnings per share and capital returns for existing shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:SBRY) stock is a Hold with a £330.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on J Sainsbury plc stock, see the GB:SBRY Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:SBRY Stock

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

J Sainsbury plc’s overall stock score reflects solid financial performance and strategic initiatives that enhance shareholder value. However, technical indicators suggest caution, and valuation metrics indicate potential overvaluation. The company’s strong earnings call and active share buyback program are positive factors, but regulatory costs and market challenges remain concerns.

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

More about J Sainsbury plc

J Sainsbury plc is one of the UK’s largest supermarket and grocery retailers, operating a nationwide chain of stores and related retail services. The company focuses on food, general merchandise and related products for UK consumers in a highly competitive retail market.

Average Trading Volume: 7,502,368

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: £7.26B

Find detailed analytics on SBRY stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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