Kingfisher Continues £300m Buyback with Further Share Cancellations

Kingfisher ( (GB:KGF) ) just unveiled an update.

Kingfisher plc has continued executing its £300 million share buyback programme, repurchasing 67,019 ordinary shares for cancellation on 18 December 2025 at a volume-weighted average price of £3.0924 per share through on-exchange transactions arranged with Morgan Stanley. This latest purchase brings the total number of shares cancelled under the current fourth tranche with Morgan Stanley to 9.44 million, and follows earlier tranches executed with Goldman Sachs and BNP Paribas, signalling the group’s ongoing capital return to shareholders and its confidence in balance sheet strength while modestly enhancing earnings per share for remaining investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:KGF) stock is a Sell with a £255.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Kingfisher stock, see the GB:KGF Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:KGF Stock

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

Kingfisher’s overall stock score is driven by strong technical momentum and positive corporate actions like share buybacks. While financial performance is stable, challenges in revenue growth and high valuation metrics slightly offset the positives. The strategic initiatives and improved guidance from the earnings call further support the stock’s outlook.

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More about Kingfisher

Kingfisher plc is a UK-listed home improvement retail group whose businesses include well-known DIY and trade brands operating across multiple European markets, selling products such as building materials, tools, kitchens, bathrooms and garden supplies to both consumers and professional customers.

Average Trading Volume: 6,617,386

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £5.29B

See more insights into KGF stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.