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J Sainsbury plc ( (GB:SBRY) ) has issued an update.
J Sainsbury plc has repurchased 464,000 of its ordinary shares on 19 December 2025 under its existing share buyback programme, at prices ranging between 321.20p and 326.00p, with a volume-weighted average price of 323.1509p per share. The company intends to cancel the repurchased shares, a move that will reduce the number of shares in issue and can enhance earnings per share, signalling continued capital returns to shareholders as part of its broader financial strategy.
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 financial services and online channels, with a primary focus on serving domestic consumers in the highly competitive British food retail market.
Average Trading Volume: 7,424,693
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: £7.2B
For a thorough assessment of SBRY stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.