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The latest update is out from Science ( (GB:SAG) ).
Science Group plc has repurchased 20,000 of its 1 pence ordinary shares at an average price of 582.25 pence, with all trades executed through Panmure Liberum Limited. The buyback represents around 0.05% of prior voting rights and the shares will be held in treasury, leaving 41,107,601 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury holdings.
Following this transaction, Science Group now holds 5,078,273 shares in treasury, and the updated share count will serve as the reference figure for regulatory disclosure thresholds under the FCA’s transparency rules. The move fine-tunes the company’s capital structure and may marginally enhance earnings per share by reducing the free float, while providing flexibility for future capital management decisions.
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 diversified science and technology consultancy and services provider. The company typically supports clients across industrial and regulated sectors with research, development and advisory services, leveraging its technical expertise to deliver commercially focused solutions.
Average Trading Volume: 98,759
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £235.4M
Find detailed analytics on SAG stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.