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Liontrust Cancels 14,254 Shares Under Ongoing Buyback Programme

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Liontrust Cancels 14,254 Shares Under Ongoing Buyback Programme

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

Liontrust Asset Management has continued its share buyback programme by purchasing 14,254 of its own ordinary shares on 27 January 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 244.13 pence per share, with the bought-back stock to be cancelled. Following this transaction, Liontrust’s issued share capital stands at 62,550,456 shares, all of which carry voting rights, a figure shareholders can now use to assess disclosure thresholds under UK regulatory rules, with the reduced share count marginally increasing existing investors’ proportional ownership.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:LIO) stock is a Hold with a £254.00 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 based in the UK, providing investment management services across a range of funds for institutional and retail investors. The company operates in the asset management industry, focusing on managing portfolios of securities on behalf of clients and is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Average Trading Volume: 382,178

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £151.1M

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

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