tiprankstipranks
Advertisement
Advertisement

NCC Group Advances Share Buyback With Further Share Repurchases and Cancellations

Story Highlights
  • NCC Group repurchased 351,924 ordinary shares for cancellation, reducing the share count and modestly enhancing earnings per share.
  • The buyback, conducted on the London Stock Exchange under a set programme, reflects active capital management and sustained confidence in NCC Group’s financial position.
  • Looking for the best stocks to buy? Follow the recommendations of top-performing analysts.
NCC Group Advances Share Buyback With Further Share Repurchases and Cancellations

Claim 55% Off TipRanks

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

NCC Group plc has repurchased 351,924 of its 1p ordinary shares on 23 March 2026 via Peel Hunt LLP, paying a volume-weighted average price of 118.15 pence within a range of 116.20 to 119.00 pence. The company intends to cancel these shares, which will reduce its share count to 291,756,962 ordinary shares in issue, with none held in treasury, modestly enhancing earnings per share and tightening its free float.

In a separate disclosure under U.K. takeover rules, NCC confirmed it currently has 295,709,196 ordinary shares in issue, all carrying one voting right and none held in treasury. The transactions form part of a previously announced share buyback programme on the London Stock Exchange, signalling ongoing capital management efforts that may support shareholder returns and reinforce confidence in the company’s financial position.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:NCC) stock is a Hold with a £124.00 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 U.K.-listed cyber and software resilience specialist providing assurance, security testing, and related services to businesses. The company focuses on helping organisations manage cyber risk and protect critical digital assets across global markets, supporting clients’ operational continuity and regulatory compliance.

Average Trading Volume: 2,086,785

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £329.5M

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

Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue

Looking for investment ideas? Subscribe to our Smart Investor newsletter for weekly expert stock picks!
Get real-time notifications on news & analysis, curated for your stock watchlist. Download the TipRanks app today! Get the App
1