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An announcement from NCC Group plc ( (GB:NCC) ) is now available.
NCC Group has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 824,358 ordinary shares on 3 March 2026 at prices between 123.40p and 127.60p, with a volume‑weighted average price of 125.19p. The company intends to cancel these shares, bringing total buybacks under the current programme to 13,715,630 and reducing its issued share capital to 301,512,275 shares, a move that is set to enhance earnings per share and consolidate existing shareholders’ ownership.
The group also confirmed that, for the purposes of the UK Takeover Code disclosure, it currently has 302,811,787 ordinary shares in issue, all carrying one vote each and with no treasury shares held. The ongoing repurchases underscore management’s capital-allocation strategy and may signal confidence in the company’s valuation, while modestly tightening the free float and altering the voting base for investors and potential bidders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:NCC) stock is a Hold with a £132.00 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 GB:NCC Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB: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 GB:NCC stock, click here.
More about NCC Group plc
NCC Group plc is a UK-listed cybersecurity and risk management firm that provides assurance, software escrow, and managed security services to corporate and public-sector clients. The company focuses on protecting critical infrastructure, digital assets, and technology supply chains, positioning itself as a specialist in cyber resilience and threat mitigation across global markets.
Average Trading Volume: 1,756,764
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £376.1M
For an in-depth examination of NCC stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.