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Man Group plc ( (GB:EMG) ) has shared an update.
Man Group plc has announced the purchase of 142,930 of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing $100 million share buyback program. This move is part of the company’s strategy to hold these shares in treasury, which now totals 69,916,318 shares, while 1,159,444,911 shares remain in issue. The share repurchase program, which began earlier this year, has seen the company repurchase over 32 million shares at an average price of 180.74 pence per share. This buyback initiative is likely to impact the company’s share value and market perception positively.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:EMG) stock is a Buy with a £215.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Man Group plc stock, see the GB:EMG Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:EMG Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:EMG is a Outperform.
Man Group plc’s overall stock score of 76 reflects its strong financial performance and strategic growth, particularly in AUM and credit business expansion. The stock’s reasonable valuation and high dividend yield add to its attractiveness. However, technical indicators suggest potential bearish momentum, and operational challenges in trend-following strategies and increased costs slightly temper the outlook.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:EMG stock, click here.
More about Man Group plc
Average Trading Volume: 3,411,195
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £1.79B
Learn more about EMG stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.