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Next Continues Buyback Programme With 118,000-Share Repurchase

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  • Next repurchased 118,000 shares for cancellation at an average price above 12,300p.
  • The buyback trims registered share capital to about 121.3 million shares, boosting ownership concentration.
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Next Continues Buyback Programme With 118,000-Share Repurchase

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An update from Next plc ( (GB:NXT) ) is now available.

Next plc has continued executing its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 118,000 ordinary shares for cancellation on 19 March 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 12,339.64 pence. The transactions, carried out via UBS across multiple trading venues, reduce the company’s registered share capital to 121,273,769 shares, potentially enhancing earnings per share and marginally increasing existing shareholders’ ownership stakes while affecting disclosure thresholds under UK transparency rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:NXT) stock is a Buy with a £15500.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Next plc stock, see the GB:NXT Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on NXT Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, NXT is a Outperform.

Next plc’s strong financial performance and positive technical indicators are the primary drivers of its stock score. While the valuation is fair, recent corporate events provide a mixed impact, with positive actions like share acquisitions and land sales being offset by significant executive share sales.

To see Spark’s full report on NXT stock, click here.

More about Next plc

Next plc is a UK-based fashion and homeware retailer that operates through a network of stores and a substantial online platform. The company focuses on clothing, footwear, accessories, and home products for adults and children, targeting mid- to upper-mass market consumers in the UK and internationally.

Average Trading Volume: 496,238

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £14.6B

For an in-depth examination of NXT stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.

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