Liontrust Continues Share Buyback, Reduces Share Capital

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

Liontrust Asset Management has continued executing its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 3,142 ordinary shares on 15 January 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 255.48 pence per share, with the shares to be cancelled. Following this transaction, the company’s issued share capital stands at 62,857,366 shares, all carrying voting rights, a change that marginally enhances earnings per share and may support shareholder value while also updating investors on the denominator to be used for regulatory disclosure thresholds under the FCA’s 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.

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More about Liontrust Asset Management

Liontrust Asset Management is an independent fund management group, providing investment management services and products to clients in the UK and internationally, with a focus on actively managed funds and portfolio solutions for institutional and retail investors.

Average Trading Volume: 366,700

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £157M

Find detailed analytics on LIO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.