Science Group Adds to Treasury Stock with Targeted Share Buyback

Science ( (GB:SAG) ) has shared an announcement.

Science Group plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 5,000 ordinary shares at an average price of 575 pence each on 23 April 2026 through Panmure Liberum Limited. The transaction represents around 0.01% of existing voting rights, and the repurchased shares will be held in treasury, bringing total treasury holdings to 5,001,773 shares and leaving 41,184,101 shares in issue for transparency and disclosure calculations.

By modestly reducing the free float and increasing treasury stock, the company is managing its capital structure while providing a clear reference share count for investors under FCA disclosure rules. Although the size of this particular transaction is small in percentage terms, ongoing buybacks can signal confidence in the company’s valuation and may have incremental effects on earnings per share and shareholder value over time.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:SAG) stock is a Buy with a £758.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Science stock, see the GB:SAG Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on SAG Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, SAG is a Outperform.

The score is driven mainly by solid financial performance (strong profitability and conservative balance sheet) and attractive valuation (low P/E). These positives are partly offset by weak technicals (price below key moving averages with negative MACD), while recent buyback-related corporate events provide a modest additional tailwind.

To see Spark’s full report on SAG stock, click here.

More about Science

Science Group plc, listed on AIM under the ticker SAG, operates as a technology and consulting group providing scientific and engineering services. The company serves a range of industrial and commercial clients, leveraging its specialist expertise to deliver R&D support, product development and related advisory services across various sectors.

Average Trading Volume: 92,295

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £235.6M

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