Liontrust Cancels Nearly 89,000 Shares in Ongoing Buyback Programme

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

Liontrust Asset Management has continued to execute its share buyback programme, repurchasing 88,969 ordinary shares on 13 January 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 247.55 pence per share, with the shares to be cancelled. Following this transaction, Liontrust’s issued share capital stands at 62,918,779 shares, all carrying voting rights, a change that marginally enhances earnings per share and may signal management’s confidence in the business to investors, while also affecting shareholder calculations 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 UK-based fund management group focused on managing investment funds for a range of clients. The company operates in the asset management industry, providing portfolio management and related investment services to institutional and retail investors.

Average Trading Volume: 363,519

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £151.1M

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