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Mitie Buys Back and Cancels 400,000 Shares in Ongoing Capital Return Programme

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  • Mitie repurchased 400,000 ordinary shares at an average 168.83p under its ongoing buyback programme.
  • The cancelled shares reduce the share count, modestly boosting EPS and signalling confidence in Mitie’s strategy.
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Mitie Buys Back and Cancels 400,000 Shares in Ongoing Capital Return Programme

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Mitie Group plc ( (GB:MTO) ) has provided an update.

Mitie Group plc has repurchased 400,000 of its ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange at a volume-weighted average price of 168.83p as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, announced in October 2025. The company intends to cancel these shares, reducing its share count to 1,322,861,593 in issue (excluding treasury shares), a move that marginally enhances earnings per share and underlines management’s commitment to capital returns for investors while potentially reinforcing market confidence in the group’s financial position and long‑term strategy.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MTO) stock is a Buy with a £182.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Mitie Group plc stock, see the GB:MTO Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:MTO Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:MTO is a Outperform.

Mitie Group plc’s overall stock score is driven by strong financial performance and positive earnings call sentiment, highlighting robust revenue growth and strategic initiatives. The technical analysis and valuation suggest some caution due to potential overvaluation and overbought conditions. The company’s proactive corporate events, including share buybacks and acquisitions, further support its market position and shareholder value.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:MTO stock, click here.

More about Mitie Group plc

Mitie Group plc is a leading UK facilities management, transformation and compliance company, founded in 1987 and employing around 84,000 people. It provides technology-led engineering, security, hygiene and compliance services, as well as large-scale transformational projects in areas such as power and grid connections, building modernisation, decarbonisation, fire safety, security and telecoms infrastructure, serving more than 3,000 public and private sector clients across government, critical infrastructure, defence, financial services, healthcare, education, retail, logistics, manufacturing, media, transport and aviation.

Average Trading Volume: 4,197,750

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £2.13B

Learn more about MTO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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