Paragon Banking Group Buys Back 79,865 Shares Under Ongoing £50m Programme

The latest announcement is out from Paragon Banking Group PLC ( (GB:PAG) ).

Paragon Banking Group PLC has continued to execute its previously announced share buyback programme of up to £50 million, purchasing 79,865 of its £1 ordinary shares on 14 January 2026 through Jefferies International at a volume-weighted average price of 876.4806p. Following this latest tranche, the bank now holds 5,323,286 shares in treasury and has 192,081,674 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury, which becomes the new total voting rights figure for shareholders assessing disclosure thresholds under UK regulatory rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PAG) stock is a Buy with a £1060.00 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.

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More about Paragon Banking Group PLC

Paragon Banking Group PLC is a UK-based specialist banking group focused on lending and savings products, including services for retail and commercial customers. The group operates primarily in the British financial services sector and its shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange, where it targets investors seeking exposure to specialist lending and mortgage markets.

Average Trading Volume: 462,212

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: £1.66B

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