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Kingfisher PLC Advances Capital Return Programme with Share Buyback

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Kingfisher PLC Advances Capital Return Programme with Share Buyback

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Kingfisher ( (GB:KGF) ) has provided an update.

Kingfisher PLC, a company engaged in a £300 million capital return programme, has announced the purchase and cancellation of 1.7 million ordinary shares from BNP Paribas SA as part of this initiative. This transaction is part of the second tranche of the programme, and to date, Kingfisher has purchased over 16.9 million shares from BNP Paribas and 17.9 million shares from Goldman Sachs International in the first tranche. This move is expected to enhance shareholder value and optimize the company’s capital structure.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:KGF) stock is a Hold with a £330.00 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 Neutral.

Kingfisher’s overall stock score reflects a balanced outlook. Strengths include a solid balance sheet, strong cash generation, and strategic share buybacks. However, profitability pressures, declining sales, and high valuation metrics weigh on the score.

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

More about Kingfisher

Average Trading Volume: 6,677,995

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: £4.77B

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

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