PayPoint Cancels 25,288 Shares After Latest Buyback

Paypoint ( (GB:PAY) ) has shared an update.

PayPoint plc has repurchased 25,288 of its ordinary shares on 5 February 2026 via Investec Bank at prices ranging between 531p and 544p, with a volume‑weighted average price of 534.63p per share, as part of its ongoing share buyback activity. The company plans to cancel the repurchased shares, reducing its share count to 62,008,188 ordinary shares in issue, a move that marginally enhances earnings per share and signals continuing capital management efforts that may benefit existing shareholders through a slightly increased ownership stake and voting power.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PAY) stock is a Buy with a £644.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Paypoint stock, see the GB:PAY Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:PAY Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:PAY is a Neutral.

The score is primarily held back by weakening profitability and a sharp drop in free cash flow, alongside higher leverage. Technicals are supportive but overbought and still below longer-term averages. These risks are partially offset by a very high dividend yield and a generally constructive earnings call emphasizing new launches, targeted growth, and significant shareholder returns.

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More about Paypoint

PayPoint plc is a UK-listed payments and technology company that provides digital payments, in-store bill payment services and related financial solutions, primarily serving retailers, consumers and businesses that require convenient, often small-value, payment and top-up services across the UK market.

Average Trading Volume: 413,940

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £336M

Learn more about PAY stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.