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NCC Group Buys Back and Cancels Shares Under Ongoing Capital Management Programme

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  • NCC Group repurchased 383,212 ordinary shares on 9 April 2026 as part of its ongoing buyback programme, paying a volume-weighted average price of 120.64 pence per share.
  • The company plans to cancel the repurchased stock, reducing its issued share capital and potentially boosting earnings per share while disclosing full trade details under UK market rules.
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NCC Group Buys Back and Cancels Shares Under Ongoing Capital Management Programme

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An announcement from NCC Group plc ( (GB:NCC) ) is now available.

NCC Group plc has repurchased 383,212 ordinary shares of 1 pence each on 9 April 2026 through Peel Hunt LLP, at a volume-weighted average price of 120.64 pence, with prices ranging between 118.40 pence and 121.40 pence per share. The company intends to cancel these shares, which will reduce its issued share capital to 287,516,037 ordinary shares and is part of a wider share buyback programme initiated on 6 March 2026.

In a parallel disclosure under the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, NCC confirmed it currently has 288,663,485 ordinary shares in issue, all carrying one voting right and none held in treasury. The transactions, executed on the London Stock Exchange’s main market, form part of an ongoing capital management strategy that is likely to enhance earnings per share and adjust the company’s capital structure, with detailed trade data published to comply with UK market abuse regulations.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:NCC) stock is a Hold with a £127.00 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 cyber and software resilience company that provides cybersecurity, risk management, and assurance services to clients worldwide. The group focuses on protecting critical infrastructure, software, and data for businesses and public-sector organisations, positioning itself within the broader technology and security services industry.

Average Trading Volume: 2,193,094

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £344.7M

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

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