Paragon Banking Continues £50m Buyback With 70,000-Share Purchase

An update from Paragon Banking Group PLC ( (GB:PAG) ) is now available.

Paragon Banking Group PLC has continued its previously announced £50 million share buyback programme, repurchasing 70,000 ordinary £1.00 shares on 20 February 2026 through Jefferies International at a volume-weighted average price of 865.9603 pence. Following this latest transaction, the bank holds 6,751,625 shares in treasury and has 190,653,335 ordinary shares in issue, a figure that defines the current total voting rights for shareholders under UK disclosure and 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 banking group focused on lending and savings products. It primarily serves retail and commercial customers, with its shares listed on the London Stock Exchange, giving investors exposure to the UK financial services sector.

Average Trading Volume: 536,215

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: £1.63B

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