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Science ( (GB:SAG) ) has shared an update.
Science Group plc has executed a small share buyback, acquiring 5,000 of its 1 pence ordinary shares on 1 May 2026 at an average price of 575 pence per share through Panmure Liberum Limited. The transaction, representing around 0.01% of existing voting rights, forms part of the company’s ongoing capital management strategy and will see the shares held in treasury.
Following this purchase, Science Group’s total ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury stand at 41,149,101, while 5,036,773 shares are now held in treasury. The updated share capital figure provides a new reference point for investors’ disclosure calculations under FCA transparency rules and slightly increases the percentage ownership of existing shareholders.
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 is a UK-listed company on AIM engaged in scientific and technology-based services. The group operates through a portfolio of businesses providing research, consulting and product development support to industrial and commercial clients, with a focus on innovation-led solutions and long-term value creation for shareholders.
Average Trading Volume: 97,529
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £235.4M
For detailed information about SAG stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.