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Liontrust Cancels 84,502 Shares Under Ongoing Buyback Programme

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Liontrust Cancels 84,502 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 to execute its share buyback programme, purchasing 84,502 ordinary shares on 19 January 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 263.41 pence per share, with the shares to be cancelled. Following this transaction, Liontrust’s issued share capital stands at 62,772,864 shares, all carrying voting rights, a change that marginally reduces the company’s share count and may enhance earnings per share while providing updated reference data for shareholders’ disclosure calculations under UK 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 within the asset management industry, offering actively managed strategies to institutional and retail investors and is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Average Trading Volume: 373,005

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell

Current Market Cap: £165.7M

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

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