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Liontrust Reduces Share Count with Latest Buyback Transaction

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Liontrust Reduces Share Count with Latest Buyback Transaction

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

Liontrust Asset Management has continued executing its share buyback programme, purchasing 11,200 ordinary shares on 26 January 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 246.61p per share, with the shares to be cancelled. Following this transaction, Liontrust’s issued share capital stands at 62,564,710 shares, all of which carry voting rights, a change that marginally enhances existing shareholders’ proportional ownership and may support earnings per share, while also updating the denominator for regulatory disclosure thresholds under UK 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 that offers a range of investment funds and portfolio management services to institutional and retail clients. The company focuses on active investment strategies and is listed on the London Stock Exchange, giving shareholders exposure to the asset management sector.

Average Trading Volume: 382,178

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £151.1M

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

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