Tesco CEO and CFO Increase Personal Stakes with Share Purchases

An announcement from Tesco plc ( (GB:TSCO) ) is now available.

Tesco plc has disclosed that its Group Chief Executive, Ken Murphy, and Chief Financial Officer, Imran Nawaz, have each purchased 11,961 ordinary shares in the company at a price of £4.18 per share on 9 January 2026. The insider share purchases, conducted on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market and announced in line with Market Abuse Regulation requirements, signal increased personal exposure of Tesco’s top leadership to the retailer’s equity, a move investors often interpret as a vote of confidence in the company’s prospects and alignment of management’s interests with those of shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:TSCO) stock is a Buy with a £500.00 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.

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More about Tesco plc

Tesco plc is a leading UK-based multinational grocery and general merchandise retailer, operating supermarkets and hypermarkets with a primary focus on food, everyday essentials and related services for mass-market consumers. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, the company is a bellwether for the UK retail sector and a major player in European food retailing.

Average Trading Volume: 15,367,436

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £28.78B

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