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London Stock Exchange ( (GB:LSEG) ) has provided an update.
London Stock Exchange Group has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 381,934 ordinary shares on 9 February 2026 via Citigroup Global Markets at an average price of 7,551.87p. The group intends to cancel all of these shares, underscoring an ongoing capital return strategy that can enhance earnings per share and signal confidence in its long-term prospects.
Following the cancellation, LSEG will have 505,721,098 ordinary shares in issue, excluding 21,451,599 shares held in treasury, setting total voting rights at 505,721,098. This updated share and voting rights structure is material for investors tracking their disclosure thresholds under UK transparency rules and may incrementally increase existing shareholders’ relative ownership stakes.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:LSEG) stock is a Buy with a £134.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on London Stock Exchange stock, see the GB:LSEG Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:LSEG Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:LSEG is a Neutral.
The score is primarily supported by strong financial performance, particularly high operating margins and accelerating free cash flow growth. This is offset by weak technicals showing a pronounced downtrend and bearish momentum, and by a stretched valuation given the high P/E and only modest dividend yield.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:LSEG stock, click here.
More about London Stock Exchange
London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG) is a global financial markets infrastructure and data group, best known for operating the London Stock Exchange. The company provides trading, clearing, indices, market data, and related services to investors, issuers, and financial institutions worldwide, positioning itself as a core utility in international capital markets.
Average Trading Volume: 1,541,411
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £37.87B
For a thorough assessment of LSEG stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.