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The latest announcement is out from Tesco plc ( (GB:TSCO) ).
Tesco PLC has continued executing its £1.45 billion share buyback programme, purchasing 725,540 ordinary shares on 19 December 2025 on the London Stock Exchange at an average price of 440.99p per share, with all shares bought to be cancelled. Following this latest transaction, Tesco’s share count falls to 6,393,895,730 shares in issue, and the company has now repurchased a total of 342,946,032 shares for £1,412.2 million since the programme’s launch, a move that reduces the share base and may enhance earnings per share while signalling confidence in the company’s financial position to investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:TSCO) stock is a Hold with a £450.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Tesco plc stock, see the GB:TSCO Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:TSCO Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:TSCO is a Outperform.
Tesco plc’s overall stock score reflects a stable financial performance with some challenges in revenue growth and cash flow. The technical analysis suggests a positive momentum, and the valuation is fair. The earnings call provided a positive outlook with raised profit guidance, and the significant share buyback program enhances shareholder value.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:TSCO stock, click here.
More about Tesco plc
Tesco PLC is a leading UK-based multinational grocery and general merchandise retailer, operating supermarkets, convenience stores and online platforms with a primary focus on food, household goods and everyday consumer products for mass-market customers.
Average Trading Volume: 16,018,570
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £28.14B
For a thorough assessment of TSCO stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.