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NCC Group plc ( (GB:NCC) ) has issued an update.
NCC Group plc has continued its ongoing share buyback programme, repurchasing 292,322 ordinary shares on 4 March 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of about 127.9 pence, with the shares to be cancelled. Including this latest tranche, the company has bought back more than 14 million shares, moving to reduce its share count and potentially enhance earnings per share while confirming a total of just over 302.8 million voting shares currently in issue.
Following cancellation of the newly repurchased shares, NCC Group’s issued share capital will fall to about 301.2 million shares, with none held in treasury. The transaction, executed via Investec Bank across London and alternative trading venues, underscores the board’s ongoing capital management strategy and may signal confidence in the group’s valuation to investors monitoring its positioning in the cyber security market.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:NCC) stock is a Hold with a £130.00 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 cyber security and software resilience specialist that provides assurance, managed security, and risk mitigation services to corporate and public-sector clients. The group focuses on securing critical digital infrastructure, safeguarding data, and supporting organisations’ resilience amid growing cyber threats and regulatory scrutiny worldwide.
Average Trading Volume: 1,798,903
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £369.7M
Learn more about NCC stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.