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Tesco Continues £1.45bn Buyback With Further Share Cancellation

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Tesco Continues £1.45bn Buyback With Further Share Cancellation

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Tesco plc ( (GB:TSCO) ) has issued an update.

Tesco PLC has continued execution of its £1.45 billion share buyback programme, purchasing 755,304 ordinary shares on 22 December 2025 at an average price of 437.38 pence per share for cancellation. Following this latest transaction, Tesco’s total shares in issue fall to 6,393,140,426, with no shares held in treasury, and the company has now repurchased 343,701,336 shares worth £1,415.5 million since the programme’s launch in April 2025, tightening its share base and potentially enhancing earnings per share and capital returns for investors while signalling confidence in its financial position.

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 grocery and general merchandise retailer, operating supermarkets, convenience stores and online platforms with a primary focus on food, everyday essentials and related services for mass-market consumers in the UK and selected international markets.

Average Trading Volume: 16,004,833

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £28.14B

Learn more about TSCO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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