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Liontrust Cancels 90,000 Shares Under Ongoing Buyback Programme

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  • Liontrust repurchased and cancelled 90,000 ordinary shares under its ongoing buyback programme.
  • The buyback leaves 63,271,826 voting shares in issue, subtly boosting EPS and signaling confidence.
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Liontrust Cancels 90,000 Shares Under Ongoing Buyback Programme

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

Liontrust Asset Management has repurchased 90,000 of its ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 237.15 pence per share as part of its ongoing share buyback programme announced in November 2025, with all repurchased shares to be cancelled. Following this transaction, Liontrust’s issued share capital stands at 63,271,826 shares in issue, all carrying voting rights, a change that slightly enhances earnings per share and may signal management’s confidence in the company’s valuation to investors and the wider market.

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 based in the UK, focusing on managing a range of investment funds and portfolios for institutional and retail investors. The company operates within the asset and wealth management industry, offering active investment strategies across various asset classes to clients in domestic and international markets.

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.

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