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The latest announcement is out from Liontrust Asset Management ( (GB:LIO) ).
Liontrust Asset Management has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 19,399 ordinary shares on 18 February 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 248.84 pence per share, with the shares to be cancelled. Following this transaction, the company’s issued share capital stands at 62,263,895 shares, all carrying voting rights, a figure shareholders should use when assessing disclosure thresholds under UK transparency rules.
The buyback underscores Liontrust’s ongoing capital management strategy, potentially signalling confidence in the company’s valuation and offering incremental support to earnings per share and existing investors’ ownership stakes. The updated share count also provides clarity for regulatory reporting and may influence how institutional and other significant shareholders monitor and report changes in their holdings.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:LIO) stock is a Hold with a £242.00 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 UK-based fund management group focused on managing a range of investment funds for institutional, wholesale and retail clients. The company offers actively managed strategies across equities and other asset classes, aiming to deliver long-term returns and operates in a highly regulated financial services market.
Average Trading Volume: 400,423
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £152M
For detailed information about LIO stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.