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Smiths Group plc ( (GB:SMIN) ) just unveiled an update.
Smiths Group plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing a total of 168,744 ordinary shares on 13 January 2026 across several trading venues at a volume-weighted average price of around 2,451 pence per share. The company plans to cancel all the shares acquired, a move that will reduce the overall share count and is likely to enhance earnings per share and signal ongoing confidence in its financial position to investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:SMIN) stock is a Hold with a £2450.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Smiths Group plc stock, see the GB:SMIN Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:SMIN Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:SMIN is a Neutral.
Smiths Group plc’s overall stock score reflects strong financial health and strategic initiatives to enhance shareholder value. However, technical indicators suggest bearish momentum, and the high P/E ratio indicates potential overvaluation. Positive earnings call and corporate events provide a supportive outlook.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:SMIN stock, click here.
More about Smiths Group plc
Smiths Group plc is a London-listed industrial engineering company with a 170-year history, operating in attractive and growing market segments including energy, industrials and construction. The group focuses on solving complex customer challenges related to decarbonisation and improving process and energy efficiency, and employs around 16,000 people in more than 50 countries.
Average Trading Volume: 1,103,938
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £7.8B
See more insights into SMIN stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.