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The latest update is out from Playtech ( (GB:PTEC) ).
Playtech has continued to execute its approximately £43.7 million share buyback programme, repurchasing 350,602 ordinary shares on 29 December 2025 at a volume-weighted average price of £2.8913 via Jefferies. This brings total repurchases since the programme began on 25 September 2025 to 15,194,836 shares. All of the repurchased stock is being transferred to the company’s Employee Benefit Trust at nil consideration to satisfy existing and future employee share awards, meaning Playtech’s total shares in issue and voting rights remain unchanged at 309,294,243. The move underlines the group’s ongoing use of buybacks to support long-term incentive schemes and capital management without altering the overall equity base, a point of note for shareholders monitoring their disclosure thresholds under UK transparency rules.
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 Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, is a leading technology provider to the global gambling industry, employing more than 7,400 people across 20 countries. The company supplies business-intelligence-driven gambling software, services, content and platform technology across key 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 casino groups and government-backed lotteries in regulated and newly regulated markets.
Average Trading Volume: 1,449,148
Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold
Current Market Cap: £867.6M
For detailed information about PTEC stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.