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Smiths Group Cancels 161,773 Shares After Latest Buyback

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  • Smiths Group repurchased 161,773 ordinary shares on 8 January 2026 across several trading venues.
  • The company will cancel these shares, reducing share count and potentially boosting earnings per share.
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Smiths Group Cancels 161,773 Shares After Latest Buyback

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An update from Smiths Group plc ( (GB:SMIN) ) is now available.

Smiths Group plc has repurchased a total of 161,773 of its own ordinary shares on 8 January 2026 across multiple trading venues, as part of a previously announced share buyback instruction issued in November 2025. The company plans to cancel the acquired shares, a move that will reduce the overall share count and can enhance earnings per share, underscoring ongoing efforts to return capital to shareholders and signal confidence in its long-term outlook.

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 the energy, industrials and construction markets. It 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: 1,112,434

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £7.74B

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

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