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Macfarlane ( (GB:MACF) ) has shared an update.
Macfarlane Group PLC has announced the purchase and cancellation of 11,950 of its own ordinary shares as part of a share buyback program initiated in May 2025. This transaction, executed through Shore Capital Stockbrokers Limited, reduces the company’s issued share capital to 159,365,000 ordinary shares, impacting the total voting rights available to shareholders. This strategic move is likely to influence shareholder value and reflects the company’s efforts to manage its capital structure effectively.
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, positive technical indicators, and strategic corporate actions like the share buyback program contribute significantly to its overall score. The company’s reasonable valuation and attractive dividend yield further support a favorable stock outlook.
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 prominent player in the UK packaging industry. It operates through two main divisions: Packaging Distribution, which is the leading UK distributor of protective packaging products, and Manufacturing Operations, which focuses on designing and producing protective packaging for high-value and fragile products. Headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, the company employs over 1,000 people across 43 sites in the UK, Ireland, Germany, and the Netherlands, serving more than 20,000 customers primarily in the UK and Europe.
Average Trading Volume: 356,492
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: £188.1M
See more insights into MACF stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.