Paragon Banking Group Buys Back 80,000 Shares Under £50m Programme

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

Paragon Banking Group PLC has continued to execute its previously announced share buyback programme of up to £50m, repurchasing 80,000 ordinary £1.00 shares on 7 January 2026 through Jefferies International Limited at a volume-weighted average price of 869.79p. Following this latest tranche, the bank now holds 4,946,428 shares in treasury and has 192,458,532 ordinary shares in issue carrying voting rights, a figure that will be used by investors to calculate regulatory disclosure thresholds, while the ongoing buybacks signal active capital management aimed at enhancing shareholder value and tightening the free float.

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 deposit-taking, particularly in areas such as mortgages, consumer finance and SME lending. It is listed in London and its shareholder base is subject to the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority disclosure and transparency rules governing voting rights and major shareholdings.

Average Trading Volume: 460,929

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: £1.63B

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