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Mothercare Chairman and CFO Boost Stakes with Major Share Purchases

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  • Mothercare’s chairman and CFO have significantly increased their shareholdings through sizeable market purchases.
  • The insider buying at 1.0p per share boosts management’s stake, signalling confidence and closer alignment with shareholders.
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Mothercare Chairman and CFO Boost Stakes with Major Share Purchases

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An update from Mothercare ( (GB:MTC) ) is now available.

Mothercare plc has disclosed significant share purchases by senior leadership, with chairman Clive Whiley increasing his beneficial interest from 8 million to 50 million shares through the acquisition of 42 million shares via the Zodiac Executive Pension Scheme, and chief financial officer Andy Cook acquiring 5 million shares. The transactions, executed on 23 December 2025 at 1.0p per share on the London Stock Exchange, materially raise insider ownership in the company, a move that may be interpreted by investors as a signal of management confidence in Mothercare’s prospects and alignment of executives’ interests with those of shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MTC) stock is a Hold with a £2.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Mothercare stock, see the GB:MTC Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:MTC Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:MTC is a Neutral.

Mothercare’s overall stock score reflects significant financial challenges and bearish technical indicators. While the stock appears undervalued, the lack of dividend yield and financial instability are concerning. Strong shareholder support is a positive, but market challenges persist.

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

More about Mothercare

Mothercare plc is a UK-listed retailer focused on products for expectant mothers, babies and young children, offering maternity wear, baby clothing, nursery equipment and related services in domestic and international markets.

Average Trading Volume: 168,857

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £13.79M

See more insights into MTC stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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