Claim 50% Off TipRanks Premium and Invest with Confidence
- Unlock hedge-fund level data and powerful investing tools designed to help you make smarter, sharper decisions
- Stay ahead of the market with the latest news and analysis so your portfolio is always positioned for maximum potential
Kingfisher ( (GB:KGF) ) has provided an update.
Kingfisher plc, a company listed on the London Stock Exchange, announced the purchase and cancellation of 842,262 ordinary shares from Morgan Stanley as part of its ongoing £300 million share repurchase programme. This transaction is part of the fourth tranche of the programme, which has seen Kingfisher buy back a significant number of shares from various financial institutions, including Goldman Sachs and BNP Paribas. The share repurchase is aimed at reducing the number of outstanding shares, potentially increasing the value of remaining shares and benefiting shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:KGF) stock is a Sell with a £2.95 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.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:KGF stock, click here.
More about Kingfisher
Average Trading Volume: 6,674,079
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £5.25B
See more insights into KGF stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.