Science Group Continues Capital Management With Modest Share Buyback

The latest update is out from Science ( (GB:SAG) ).

Science Group plc has executed a small share buyback, repurchasing 17,500 ordinary shares at an average price of 528 pence, with all trades conducted through Panmure Liberum. The repurchased shares, equal to about 0.04% of prior voting rights, will be held in treasury, marginally increasing treasury holdings and reducing the free float.

Following this transaction, the company reports 41,312,724 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury, while total treasury shares now stand at 4,873,150. The updated share count provides investors with an adjusted denominator for calculating disclosure thresholds under FCA transparency rules and may signal continued capital-management discipline by the group.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:SAG) stock is a Buy with a £580.00 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. The company provides science and engineering advisory services, product development, and related solutions to industrial and commercial clients, focusing on innovation-driven sectors that rely on specialist technical expertise and regulated-market know-how.

Average Trading Volume: 88,555

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £218M

See more insights into SAG stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.