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J Sainsbury Buys Back and Cancels 619,100 Shares Under Ongoing Programme

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  • J Sainsbury repurchased 619,100 ordinary shares on 23 December 2025 under its ongoing buyback programme.
  • The company will cancel the repurchased shares, reducing share count and potentially enhancing returns to shareholders.
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J Sainsbury Buys Back and Cancels 619,100 Shares Under Ongoing Programme

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J Sainsbury plc ( (GB:SBRY) ) just unveiled an update.

J Sainsbury plc has repurchased 619,100 of its ordinary shares on 23 December 2025 through broker BNP Paribas SA, paying between 321.4p and 324.0p per share at a volume-weighted average price of 323.0415p as part of its ongoing share buyback programme. The company plans to cancel the repurchased shares, a move that will reduce the number of shares in circulation and may enhance earnings per share and capital returns for investors, underlining management’s continued commitment to shareholder value.

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 grocery and general merchandise retailers, operating supermarkets and convenience stores alongside a growing online offering, with a core focus on food, household goods and related services for UK consumers.

Average Trading Volume: 7,441,696

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: £7.2B

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

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