Liontrust Cancels Further Shares Under Ongoing Buyback Programme

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

Liontrust Asset Management has continued to execute its previously announced share buyback programme with the repurchase of 24,237 ordinary shares on 4 February 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 237.30p per share, with the shares to be cancelled. Following this transaction, Liontrust’s issued share capital stands at 62,425,056 ordinary shares with no shares held in treasury, a change that slightly reduces the number of shares in circulation and may incrementally enhance earnings per share and voting stakes for existing shareholders under the UK’s disclosure and transparency regime.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:LIO) stock is a Hold with a £244.00 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.

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More about Liontrust Asset Management

Liontrust Asset Management is an independent fund management group based in the UK, specialising in managing investment funds for clients across public markets. The company focuses on delivering active asset management strategies to institutional and retail investors, positioning itself within the competitive UK and European asset management industry.

Average Trading Volume: 388,187

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £145.9M

See more data about LIO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.