Science Group Tightens Share Count with Targeted Buyback

Science ( (GB:SAG) ) just unveiled an update.

Science Group plc has repurchased 11,508 of its 1 pence ordinary shares at an average price of 589.74 pence per share, with transactions executed by Panmure Liberum Limited on 8 May 2026. The shares, representing 0.03% of pre-transaction voting rights, will be held in treasury, reflecting continued use of buybacks in the company’s capital management strategy.

Following this transaction, Science Group now has 41,086,093 ordinary shares in issue excluding 5,099,781 treasury shares, a figure shareholders are advised to use when assessing disclosure thresholds under FCA transparency rules. The updated share count may influence investors’ calculations of voting stakes and could marginally adjust ownership percentages without affecting the company’s underlying operations.

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 U.K.-listed technology and consulting group operating on AIM under the ticker SAG. The company provides science and engineering-led services and solutions, focusing on technology development and advisory support for clients across industrial and commercial markets.

Average Trading Volume: 100,069

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £241.2M

For a thorough assessment of SAG stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.