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Playtech ( (GB:PTEC) ) just unveiled an announcement.
Playtech plc has continued its approximately £43.7 million share buyback programme, purchasing 427,962 ordinary shares on 18 December 2025 at a volume-weighted average price of £2.8341 per share. The shares acquired to date under the programme, now totalling 13,664,217, are being transferred to the company’s Employee Benefit Trust at nil consideration to satisfy current and future awards under employee share schemes, leaving the total shares in issue and voting rights unchanged at 309,294,243 and signalling an ongoing commitment to employee incentivisation without altering the company’s capital structure or shareholder voting base.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PTEC) stock is a Sell with a £215.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Playtech stock, see the GB:PTEC Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:PTEC Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:PTEC is a Outperform.
Playtech’s overall stock score is driven by its strong valuation and positive corporate events, which enhance shareholder value. While financial performance shows potential, challenges in revenue growth and profitability need addressing. Technical indicators are favorable, supporting a positive outlook, but caution is advised due to potential overbought conditions.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:PTEC stock, click here.
More about Playtech
Playtech, founded in 1999 and listed on the London Stock Exchange, is a leading technology supplier to the global gambling industry, employing more than 7,400 people across 20 countries. The company provides business intelligence-driven software, services, content and platform technology for key gambling verticals including casino, live casino, sports betting, bingo and poker, and is known for its omni-channel Playtech ONE platform, which offers single-wallet functionality, CRM and responsible gambling tools to online and retail operators, land-based casinos and government-backed lotteries in regulated and newly regulated markets.
Average Trading Volume: 1,401,695
Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold
Current Market Cap: £861.6M
For an in-depth examination of PTEC stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.