Rathbones Cancels Further Shares as Buyback Programme Passes 2 Million Mark

An update from Rathbones Group PLC ( (GB:RAT) ) is now available.

Rathbones Group PLC has continued to execute its ongoing share buyback programme, repurchasing 21,984 ordinary shares on 6 January 2026 at prices between 1,940p and 1,980p per share, at a volume-weighted average price of 1,965.79p, for immediate cancellation. Following this latest tranche, the company’s issued share capital now comprises 91,244,324 voting ordinary shares and 17,481,868 convertible non-voting ordinary shares, with no shares held in treasury, and the total number of ordinary shares bought back since the programme began on 2 September 2025 has reached 2,048,045, a move that marginally reduces share count and may enhance earnings per share and capital returns for existing investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:RAT) stock is a Buy with a £2100.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Rathbones Group PLC stock, see the GB:RAT Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:RAT Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:RAT is a Outperform.

Rathbones Group PLC demonstrates strong financial performance with significant revenue growth and cash flow improvements. The technical indicators show a positive trend, and the high dividend yield provides income potential. However, the high P/E ratio suggests a premium valuation, which could limit upside potential.

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More about Rathbones Group PLC

Rathbones Group PLC is a UK-based wealth and investment management firm, providing discretionary investment management and related services to private clients, charities and institutions, with its shares listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Average Trading Volume: 131,131

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £2.01B

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