Liontrust Cancels 84,017 Shares Under Ongoing Buyback Programme

Liontrust Asset Management ( (GB:LIO) ) has shared an announcement.

Liontrust Asset Management has continued its share buyback programme with the purchase and cancellation of 84,017 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 236.03 pence on 8 January 2026. Following this latest transaction, the company’s issued share capital stands at 63,187,809 shares, all of which carry voting rights, a change that slightly enhances earnings per share and alters the denominator used by investors for regulatory disclosure of significant shareholdings under FCA transparency rules.

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, providing investment management services to clients through a range of actively managed funds and strategies. Listed in London, the company operates within the UK asset management industry, focusing on delivering long-term investment performance for its shareholders and fund investors.

Average Trading Volume: 362,848

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £153.8M

For an in-depth examination of LIO stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.