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Liontrust Cancels 102,503 Shares as Buyback Programme Continues

Story Highlights
  • Liontrust repurchased 102,503 shares on 9 January 2026 under its ongoing buyback programme.
  • Cancellation of these shares cuts total issued capital to 63,085,306, marginally boosting remaining holders’ stakes.
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Liontrust Cancels 102,503 Shares as Buyback Programme Continues

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An announcement from Liontrust Asset Management ( (GB:LIO) ) is now available.

Liontrust Asset Management has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 102,503 ordinary shares on 9 January 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 241.43 pence, with prices ranging between 239.50 pence and 244.00 pence per share. The repurchased shares will be cancelled, reducing the company’s total issued share capital to 63,085,306 shares, all of which carry voting rights, thereby slightly increasing existing shareholders’ proportional ownership and potentially supporting the share price as the buyback programme progresses.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:LIO) stock is a Hold with a £274.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Liontrust Asset Management stock, see the GB:LIO Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:LIO Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:LIO is a Neutral.

Liontrust Asset Management’s overall stock score is driven by its strong valuation metrics, including a low P/E ratio and high dividend yield, which suggest potential undervaluation. However, bearish technical indicators and challenges in financial performance, such as declining revenue and free cash flow, weigh on the score. The company’s strategic corporate actions, like share buybacks, provide some positive outlook but are not included in the weighted calculation.

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

More about Liontrust Asset Management

Liontrust Asset Management is an independent fund management group headquartered in the UK, specialising in managing investment funds for a range of clients. It operates within the asset management industry, focusing on actively managed investment strategies and listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Average Trading Volume: 363,508

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £151.1M

Learn more about LIO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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