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The latest update is out from Paragon Banking Group PLC ( (GB:PAG) ).
Paragon Banking Group PLC has repurchased 70,000 of its £1 ordinary shares on 18 February 2026 as part of its previously announced £50 million share buyback programme, at a volume-weighted average price of 867.7041 pence. Following this transaction, the bank now holds 6,611,625 shares in treasury and has 190,793,335 ordinary shares in issue, setting the current base for shareholders’ voting rights calculations under UK disclosure and transparency rules.
The latest buyback activity, executed through Jefferies across multiple trading venues including the LSE and alternative platforms, continues Paragon’s capital management strategy aimed at optimising its share capital structure. The reduction in free-float shares and clarification of total voting rights may support earnings per share metrics and provides investors with updated information for monitoring their ownership thresholds and regulatory reporting obligations.
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 operates primarily in retail and commercial finance markets, offering services such as mortgages and loans while funding its activities through customer deposits and wholesale channels.
Average Trading Volume: 543,989
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: £1.59B
For a thorough assessment of PAG stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.