NCC Group Continues Share Buyback, Plans Cancellation of Nearly 800,000 Shares

NCC Group plc ( (GB:NCC) ) has shared an update.

NCC Group has repurchased 797,018 ordinary shares on 3 February 2026 via Investec Bank at prices between 136.00p and 141.60p, with a volume‑weighted average price of 139.4002p, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme. The company intends to cancel these shares, bringing total buybacks under the current programme to 2,991,195 shares and reducing the issued share capital to 312,236,710 shares and voting rights once cancellation is completed, a move that will marginally enhance earnings per share and alter shareholdings’ relative stakes while NCC also confirms, under takeover rules, a current issued capital of 315,227,905 shares pending completion of cancellations.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:NCC) stock is a Hold with a £149.00 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.

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More about NCC Group plc

NCC Group plc is a UK-listed cybersecurity and risk management company that provides assurance, testing and advisory services focused on protecting critical national infrastructure, enterprises and software supply chains across global markets.

Average Trading Volume: 1,319,729

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell

Current Market Cap: £432M

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