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Trust Linked to Ocado Director Buys £1.8m Stake in Group Shares

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  • A trust linked to Ocado non-executive director Jörn Rausing bought 910,698 shares at £2.019 each.
  • The £1.84 million purchase, disclosed under market abuse rules, signals added insider-related confidence in Ocado.
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Trust Linked to Ocado Director Buys £1.8m Stake in Group Shares

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Ocado Group ( (GB:OCDO) ) has shared an update.

Ocado Group has disclosed that Apple III Limited, an entity owned by the Apple III Trust of which non-executive director Jörn Rausing is a beneficiary, purchased 910,698 Ocado ordinary shares on 11 March 2026. The transaction, executed on the London Stock Exchange at £2.019 per share for a total value of about £1.84 million, was reported as a person closely associated trade under market abuse and transparency regulations, signaling additional insider-linked confidence in the company’s equity.

The purchase by a trust connected to a board member marginally increases insider-related holdings in Ocado and may be interpreted by investors as a supportive signal regarding the company’s valuation and prospects. The disclosure underscores Ocado’s adherence to regulatory reporting standards for transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and their closely associated parties, contributing to transparency for shareholders and the broader market.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:OCDO) stock is a Hold with a £225.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Ocado Group stock, see the GB:OCDO Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:OCDO Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:OCDO is a Neutral.

Score is driven primarily by improving cash flow and solid liquidity/guidance toward cash flow positivity, but held back by weak technical trend and ongoing core operating margin pressure with meaningful leverage. Low P/E provides some support but depends on more consistent profitability and cash conversion.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:OCDO stock, click here.

More about Ocado Group

Ocado Group is a U.K.-based online grocery technology and logistics company that operates automated warehouses and provides e-commerce and fulfilment solutions to retailers. The group is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of major U.K. equity indices, attracting both retail and institutional investors interested in the digital retail and automation space.

Average Trading Volume: 2,814,298

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell

Current Market Cap: £1.68B

For an in-depth examination of OCDO stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.

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