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Macfarlane ( (GB:MACF) ) just unveiled an announcement.
Macfarlane Group PLC has announced the purchase and cancellation of 7,000 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback program, initially announced in May 2025. This transaction, executed through Shore Capital Stockbrokers Limited, adjusts the company’s issued share capital to 158,703,200 ordinary shares, impacting the total voting rights and potentially influencing shareholder interests under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MACF) stock is a Buy with a £145.00 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 strategic share buybacks significantly boost its attractiveness. However, technical indicators suggest caution due to bearish trends, offsetting some of the financial positives. Valuation metrics hint at potential undervaluation, but also reflect market concerns.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:MACF stock, click here.
More about Macfarlane
Macfarlane Group PLC, listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange since 1973, is a prominent entity in the UK packaging industry with over 70 years of experience. The company operates through two divisions: Packaging Distribution, which is the leading UK distributor of protective packaging products, and Manufacturing Operations, a market leader in designing and producing protective packaging for high-value and fragile products. Headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, Macfarlane employs over 1,000 people across 43 sites in the UK, Ireland, Germany, and the Netherlands, serving more than 20,000 customers across various sectors including retail e-commerce, consumer goods, and aerospace.
Average Trading Volume: 540,899
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £160M
See more data about MACF stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.