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The latest announcement is out from Paragon Banking Group PLC ( (GB:PAG) ).
Paragon Banking Group PLC has repurchased 70,000 ordinary £1 shares on 12 February 2026 via Jefferies International as part of its previously announced £50 million share buyback programme. The shares were acquired at prices between 837.00p and 859.00p, with a volume-weighted average of about 847.55p across multiple trading venues including the LSE, CHI-X, BATE, Aquis and Turquoise.
Following this latest transaction, Paragon now holds 6,343,095 shares in treasury and has 191,061,865 ordinary shares in issue, which represents the total voting rights in the company. The continued execution of the buyback reduces free float, can enhance earnings per share and signals ongoing capital management discipline, with implications for shareholder returns and regulatory disclosure calculations under UK transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PAG) stock is a Buy with a £1050.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Paragon Banking Group PLC stock, see the GB:PAG Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:PAG Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:PAG is a Neutral.
Overall score reflects attractive valuation (low P/E and high dividend yield) and supportive technical positioning above major moving averages. These positives are tempered by financial risks from rising leverage and notable volatility in revenue and cash flow, which reduce confidence in the stability of recent performance.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:PAG stock, click here.
More about Paragon Banking Group PLC
Paragon Banking Group PLC is a UK-based specialist lender and savings bank focused on providing mortgages, consumer finance and savings products. Listed in London, it serves retail and commercial customers, with a particular emphasis on asset-based lending and deposit-funded growth within the UK financial services sector.
Average Trading Volume: 539,817
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: £1.58B
For a thorough assessment of PAG stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.