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Lottomatica Lifts Treasury Stake to 6.27% with February Share Buybacks

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  • Lottomatica repurchased 240,000 shares for about €4.9 million, raising its treasury stock to 6.266 percent of outstanding ordinary shares.
  • The continued buyback programme highlights active capital management and may bolster per-share metrics and shareholder returns over time.
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Lottomatica Lifts Treasury Stake to 6.27% with February Share Buybacks

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Lottomatica Group S.P.A. ( (IT:LTMC) ) has provided an announcement.

Lottomatica Group S.p.A. has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 240,000 ordinary shares between 16 and 20 February 2026 at an average price of €20.4644, for a total outlay of about €4.9 million. Executed on the MTAA venue by Goldman Sachs International acting independently, the latest purchases lift the company’s treasury shareholding to 15,766,854 shares, or 6.266% of its outstanding ordinary stock.

The ongoing buyback, authorised by shareholders and launched in 2025, signals active capital management and may be read by investors as a vote of confidence in Lottomatica’s valuation and long-term prospects. Increasing the treasury stock position can enhance per-share metrics over time and gives the company additional options for future corporate finance operations, potentially affecting returns for existing shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (IT:LTMC) stock is a Buy with a EUR26.30 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Lottomatica Group S.P.A. stock, see the IT:LTMC Stock Forecast page.

More about Lottomatica Group S.P.A.

Lottomatica Group S.p.A., headquartered in Rome, operates in the gaming and betting industry, offering lottery, sports betting and related gaming services primarily to the Italian market. The company is listed on the Italian stock exchange and actively manages its capital structure, including through periodic share buyback programmes that can support earnings per share and provide financial flexibility.

Average Trading Volume: 875,405

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: €5.17B

See more insights into LTMC stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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