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Liontrust Asset Management ( (GB:LIO) ) has issued an announcement.
Liontrust Asset Management has continued executing its previously announced share buyback programme by purchasing 83,016 of its ordinary shares on 21 January 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 256.38 pence per share, with the shares to be cancelled. Following this transaction, Liontrust’s issued share capital stands at 62,594,935 shares, all carrying voting rights, a change that slightly reduces the company’s share count and may enhance earnings per share while updating the denominator shareholders must use for regulatory disclosure thresholds under the FCA’s transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:LIO) stock is a Hold with a £3.15 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, focusing on managing investment funds for a range of clients. The company operates in the asset management industry, offering actively managed investment products and services to institutional and retail investors.
Average Trading Volume: 375,103
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £158.3M
Learn more about LIO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.