PayPoint Cancels Shares After Targeted Buyback on 22 December

An update from Paypoint ( (GB:PAY) ) is now available.

PayPoint plc has bought back 16,732 of its ordinary shares on 22 December 2025 through Investec Bank at prices ranging between 467p and 474p per share, with a volume‑weighted average price of 471.1107p. The company plans to cancel these shares, reducing its share capital to 62,737,004 ordinary shares in issue, a move that marginally enhances earnings per share and signals continued capital management discipline, while also updating the denominator used by investors for regulatory disclosure of holdings under UK transparency rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PAY) stock is a Hold with a £471.00 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.

Paypoint’s overall stock score reflects a mixed outlook. The high dividend yield and strategic corporate actions are positive, but financial performance challenges and bearish technical indicators weigh on the score. The company needs to address operational and financial risks to improve its market position.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:PAY stock, click here.

More about Paypoint

PayPoint plc is a UK-listed payments and technology company that provides bill payment, top-up, and e-commerce payment services, primarily serving consumers and businesses through a nationwide retail network and digital platforms. Its shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange, with each ordinary share carrying one voting right at general meetings, and it is subject to the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Average Trading Volume: 311,742

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £293.9M

For an in-depth examination of PAY stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.