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Wickes Group Advances Share Buyback with Latest Purchase

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Wickes Group Advances Share Buyback with Latest Purchase

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Wickes Group ( (GB:WIX) ) has issued an announcement.

Wickes Group PLC has announced a recent purchase of 42,498 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 216.75 pence each, as part of its ongoing share buyback program. The company plans to cancel these shares, which will adjust its total issued share capital to 236,781,725 shares, affecting the number of voting rights and potentially influencing shareholder interests under financial regulations.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WIX) stock is a Hold with a £232.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Wickes Group stock, see the GB:WIX Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:WIX Stock

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

Wickes Group’s overall stock score is driven by moderate financial performance and a positive impact from corporate events, particularly the share buyback program. However, technical indicators suggest bearish momentum, and the high P/E ratio indicates potential overvaluation. The dividend yield provides some support, but the stock’s performance is hindered by high leverage and declining revenue growth.

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

More about Wickes Group

Wickes Group PLC operates in the home improvement retail industry, providing a range of products and services for DIY enthusiasts and professional builders. The company focuses on offering quality home improvement solutions and has a strong market presence in the UK.

Average Trading Volume: 834,350

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £502.5M

Find detailed analytics on WIX stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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