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NCC Group presses ahead with buyback, trims share count and voting rights

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  • NCC Group repurchased 667,952 shares for cancellation, advancing its buyback programme to 7,086,710 shares and reducing future share capital to 308.1 million.
  • The company separately confirmed 313.6 million shares currently in issue with full voting rights, signalling active capital management and updated disclosure for investors.
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NCC Group presses ahead with buyback, trims share count and voting rights

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

NCC Group has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 667,952 ordinary shares on 11 February 2026 at a volume‑weighted average price of 135.43 pence through Investec Bank, with the stated intention of cancelling the shares. Including these transactions, the company has bought back 7,086,710 shares to date, and after cancellation expects its issued share capital and total voting rights to fall to 308,141,195 shares, a move that will marginally enhance earnings per share and alter ownership calculations for investors under U.K. disclosure rules.

Separately, under takeover code disclosure requirements, NCC Group confirmed that at the time of the announcement it had 313,630,794 ordinary shares in issue, all carrying one vote each and none held in treasury. The update, which also specifies the ISIN and legal entity identifier, underlines the company’s effort to maintain transparent capital markets communication as it actively adjusts its capital structure via the ongoing buyback.

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.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:NCC stock, click here.

More about NCC Group plc

NCC Group plc is a U.K.-listed cyber security and software resilience specialist, providing assurance, penetration testing and escrow services to enterprises and public sector clients. The company focuses on helping organisations manage cyber risk and protect critical digital assets in an increasingly regulated and threat‑intense environment.

Average Trading Volume: 1,450,735

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £406.8M

See more insights into NCC stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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