NCC Group Continues Share Buyback, Plans Cancellation of Repurchased Stock

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

NCC Group has continued its ongoing share buyback programme, repurchasing 353,269 ordinary shares on 27 January 2026 at a volume‑weighted average price of 139.9053 pence through Investec Bank, with the stated intention to cancel these shares. Including this latest tranche, the company has acquired 807,168 shares since the start of the programme, and, following cancellation, its issued share capital and total voting rights will be reduced to 314,420,737 shares, a move that marginally enhances earnings per share and tightens the free float, with implications for shareholder voting calculations under UK disclosure rules.

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 provider of cyber security and risk mitigation services, focused on helping organisations secure their critical infrastructure, software and data. The company operates globally, serving both public and private sector clients with assurance, resilience and related cyber defence solutions in a market increasingly driven by regulatory requirements and rising cyber threats.

Average Trading Volume: 1,219,437

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell

Current Market Cap: £429.6M

See more data about NCC stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.