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Macfarlane ( (GB:MACF) ) has provided an announcement.
Macfarlane Group has continued its previously announced share buyback programme with the repurchase and cancellation of 30,000 ordinary shares on 16 January 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 71.817 pence, executed through Shore Capital Stockbrokers. Following this transaction, the company’s issued share capital stands at 157,154,491 ordinary shares, all carrying voting rights, a change that marginally enhances earnings per share and adjusts the denominator used by investors for calculating disclosure thresholds under UK transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MACF) stock is a Hold with a £73.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Macfarlane stock, see the GB:MACF Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:MACF Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:MACF is a Outperform.
Macfarlane’s strong financial performance and attractive valuation are significant positives. However, technical indicators suggest bearish momentum, and recent corporate events highlight potential risks. The company’s ability to manage these challenges will be crucial for future performance.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:MACF stock, click here.
More about Macfarlane
Macfarlane Group PLC, listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1973, is a UK-based packaging specialist with more than 70 years’ experience in the industry. Operating through its Packaging Distribution and Manufacturing Operations divisions, the Group supplies high-quality protective packaging products and bespoke designs for high-value and fragile items to over 20,000 customers across the UK and Europe, serving sectors from e-commerce and consumer goods to defence, medical, automotive and aerospace from 43 sites in the UK, Ireland, Germany and the Netherlands.
Average Trading Volume: 592,746
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £112M
Find detailed analytics on MACF stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.