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Liontrust Cancels Nearly 89,000 Shares in Ongoing Buyback Programme

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Liontrust Cancels Nearly 89,000 Shares in Ongoing Buyback Programme

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The latest update is out from Liontrust Asset Management ( (GB:LIO) ).

Liontrust Asset Management has continued to execute its share buyback programme by purchasing 88,969 of its ordinary shares on 13 January 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 247.55p per share, with the shares to be cancelled. Following this latest transaction, Liontrust’s issued share capital stands at 62,918,779 shares, all carrying voting rights, a change that slightly reduces the company’s equity base and may enhance earnings per share while altering shareholders’ percentage interests under UK disclosure and 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, specialising in managing investment funds and portfolios for individual and institutional investors. The company operates in the asset management industry, focusing on delivering active investment strategies across various asset classes to clients in domestic and international markets.

Average Trading Volume: 363,519

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £151.1M

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

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