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Macfarlane ( (GB:MACF) ) has provided an update.
Macfarlane Group PLC has announced the purchase and cancellation of 80,000 ordinary shares as part of its share buyback program, which was initiated in May 2025. This transaction reduces the company’s issued share capital to 159,149,200 shares, impacting the total voting rights available to shareholders. This strategic move is likely aimed at enhancing shareholder value and optimizing the company’s capital structure.
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 Neutral.
Macfarlane’s strong financial performance and cash flow management are its primary strengths. While its valuation is attractive, technical analysis highlights current market challenges, and recent corporate events reveal both strategic enhancements and potential risks in profit expectations.
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 with over 70 years of experience. The company 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, Macfarlane 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: 411,282
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £155.7M
See more data about MACF stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.