Liontrust Cancels 38,769 Shares in Ongoing Buyback Programme

Liontrust Asset Management ( (GB:LIO) ) just unveiled an update.

Liontrust Asset Management has continued its previously announced share buyback programme with the repurchase of 38,769 ordinary shares on 19 March 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 248.82 pence, with the highest and lowest prices paid being 250.00 pence and 247.50 pence respectively. The repurchased shares will be cancelled, reducing the company’s total issued share capital to 61,904,649 shares, a change that slightly enhances remaining shareholders’ proportional ownership and serves as the new reference figure for regulatory disclosure thresholds under the FCA’s transparency rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:LIO) stock is a Sell with a £240.00 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 LIO Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, 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 LIO stock, click here.

More about Liontrust Asset Management

Liontrust Asset Management is an independent fund management group based in the UK that offers a range of investment products and services to institutional, intermediary, and retail clients. The company focuses on active portfolio management and operates within the broader asset management industry, competing with other listed investment managers in the UK market.

Average Trading Volume: 331,883

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell

Current Market Cap: £150.5M

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