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NCC Group Advances Buyback with New Share Repurchase and Planned Cancellation

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  • NCC Group repurchased 267,317 shares for cancellation as part of its buyback programme.
  • The buyback trims share capital and may enhance EPS while signalling confidence in valuation.
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NCC Group Advances Buyback with New Share Repurchase and Planned Cancellation

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NCC Group plc ( (GB:NCC) ) has provided an announcement.

NCC Group plc has repurchased 267,317 of its own ordinary shares on 31 March 2026 under its previously announced share buyback programme, paying a volume-weighted average price of 116.91 pence and planning to cancel the shares. Following cancellation, the company’s share capital will be reduced to 289,438,892 ordinary shares in issue, a move that marginally increases existing shareholders’ proportional ownership and may signal confidence in the company’s valuation.

Separately, NCC stated that at the time of the announcement it had 290,118,079 ordinary shares in issue, all carrying one voting right, and confirmed it holds no shares in treasury. The transaction, executed via Peel Hunt LLP on the London Stock Exchange, forms part of an ongoing capital management strategy that can support earnings per share and potentially improve trading liquidity in the stock over time.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:NCC) stock is a Hold with a £118.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on NCC Group plc stock, see the GB:NCC Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on NCC Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, NCC is a Neutral.

NCC Group plc’s overall stock score is primarily influenced by its financial performance, which shows strong cash flow management and a stable balance sheet despite revenue and profitability challenges. Technical analysis indicates neutral momentum, while valuation suggests the stock may be overvalued. The absence of earnings call data and corporate events means these factors do not impact the score.

To see Spark’s full report on NCC stock, click here.

More about NCC Group plc

NCC Group plc is a UK-based cybersecurity and risk assurance specialist focused on providing cyber security, software resilience, and risk management services to corporate and public sector clients. The company operates globally, helping organisations secure their IT systems, protect data, and comply with regulatory requirements in an increasingly complex digital threat landscape.

Average Trading Volume: 2,140,051

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £321.1M

Find detailed analytics on NCC stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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