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Neutral 66 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:66Neutral
Price Target:
165.00p
▲(13.01% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/26/26
The score is led by steady but imperfect financial performance (low net margins, inconsistent revenue, and high leverage offsetting better cash flow), tempered by neutral near-term technical momentum. Valuation is a clear positive with a low P/E and dividend support, and the latest earnings call reinforced a broadly positive outlook with strong cash generation despite manageable SAP and FX-related headwinds.
Positive Factors
Cash generation
Sustained positive free cash flow and controlled net debt provide durable financial flexibility. Over the medium term this supports capex for capacity, ongoing SAP rollout, shareholder returns and debt servicing without immediate refinancing pressure, strengthening resilience to cyclical shocks.
SAP implementation risk reduction
Successful Wave‑1 go‑live materially lowers execution risk from the multi‑year ERP project. Completed rollout phases reduce future disruption, enable next‑wave efficiency gains and standardise operations across sites — a structural enabler of margin improvement and scalable growth.
Private label & contract manufacturing momentum
Growing private label share and strengthening contract manufacturing diversify revenue and deepen customer relationships. Structural demand for private label and outsourced manufacture supports recurring volumes, long‑term revenue base and targeted strategy to reach >25% from contract manufacturing.
Negative Factors
High leverage
Elevated debt‑to‑equity increases financial risk and reduces headroom for strategic optionality. In a higher‑cost or slower growth environment this leverage can constrain M&A, capex flexibility or shareholder returns and amplifies sensitivity to margin or cash‑flow volatility.
Revenue inconsistency
Recurring revenue volatility and recent constant‑currency decline signal fragility in growth execution. This undermines medium‑term targets (eg. >£1bn revenue) and makes margin expansion harder to sustain, requiring continued wins in private label and contract manufacturing to stabilise topline.
Low net margins
Persistently low net margins limit the company's ability to absorb input cost rises, tax headwinds, or competitive pricing pressure. Even with EBITDA stability, thin net returns reduce retained earnings for reinvestment and increase reliance on operational gains to meet medium‑term profit targets.

McBride (MCB) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)

McBride Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionMcBride plc, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells private label household and personal care products to retailers and brand owners in the United Kingdom, the Asia Pacific, rest of Europe, and internationally. It operates through five segments: Liquids, Powders, Unit dosing, Aerosols, and Asia Pacific. The Liquids segment offers laundry detergent, dishwasher liquids, surface cleaners, and bleach. The Unit dosing segment provides auto dishwasher tablets, laundry capsules, and water softeners. The Powders segment offers laundry, auto dishwash, stain removers, water softeners, and powdered cleaning products. The Aerosols segment provides household, personal care, insecticides, sanitizers, and professional cleaning products. The Asia Pacific segment offers shampoo, liquid soap, auto dishwasher tablets, and washing up liquids. The company also provides contract manufacturing services. The company offers products under the Surcare, Oven Pride, Clean N Fresh, and Hospec brands. McBride plc was founded in 1927 and is based in Manchester, the United Kingdom.
How the Company Makes MoneyMcBride generates revenue primarily through the production and sale of private label products for major retailers, which form the bulk of its income. The company also engages in contract manufacturing, producing products for third-party brands. Key revenue streams include sales of cleaning and personal care products to supermarkets and drugstores, as well as partnerships with retail giants that allow for customized product offerings. Additionally, McBride benefits from economies of scale in production and has implemented efficiency improvements to reduce costs, further enhancing its profitability.

McBride Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Feb 24, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Sep 09, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed a predominantly positive operational and financial picture: modest revenue growth (0.8% actual) with stable EBITDA and strong cash generation (£24m FCF), successful implementation of the first SAP go-live (risk reduction), meaningful divisional wins (notably Aerosols and Unit Dosing), and active capital allocation (dividend reinstatement, EBT purchases, and buyback launch) that helped lift the share price ~40%. Headwinds were manageable: constant-currency revenue weakness (-2.1%), a higher tax rate that reduced EPS to 10.8p, SAP-related short-term disruption (~£3m sales lost and ~£1m EBITA impact) and pockets of softer demand in Powders and Asia Pacific. Overall, the highlights (profitability, cash, SAP success, pipeline and capital actions) materially outweigh the contained lowlights, supporting a constructive outlook.
Q2-2026 Updates
Positive Updates
Revenue Growth (Actual) and Stable Demand
Group revenue increased by GBP 3.8m (0.8% on an actual basis) to approximately GBP 475m; private label and contract manufacturing volumes grew, supporting topline resilience.
Consistent Profitability and EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA was GBP 41.8m, broadly in line with the prior year first half; EBITDA margin around just under 9% for H1 with full year expected to be over 9%.
Strong Cash Generation and Net Debt Control
Free cash flow of GBP 24m in H1; net debt remained controlled at GBP 120.6m despite shareholder returns, with circa GBP 135m of liquidity headroom and an unused EUR 75m accordion facility.
Successful SAP S/4HANA Wave 1 Go-Live
First SAP S/4HANA go-live in the U.K. successfully completed in November after two years of preparation, materially reducing future implementation risk and enabling future efficiency gains.
Private Label Market Momentum
Market panel data shows private label volume share at 36.1%, a 0.3 percentage point increase versus the prior four quarters, supporting continued demand for McBride's core offer.
Divisional Operational Strength — Aerosols & Unit Dosing
Aerosols volumes grew ~14.6% (revenue +18.1% to GBP 33.9m) and are close to the 100m cans target (supported by a GBP 2.5m production line investment). Unit Dosing delivered improved profitability (adjusted operating profit GBP 12.5m) and a return on sales of 10.8%.
Balanced Capital Allocation and Shareholder Returns
Board reinstated dividends (GBP 5.2m paid), purchased shares for the EBT (GBP 6.4m) to reduce future dilution, and launched a GBP 20m share buyback (GBP 1.3m deployed in the period); share price up ~40% since September 2025.
Investment to Support Growth and Transformation
H1 capital expenditure rose to GBP 14.8m with full year capex expected c. GBP 30–33m to support capacity, automation and the SAP rollout; targeted investments in capacity and packaging across divisions to secure future wins.
Negative Updates
Constant Currency Revenue Decline
On a constant currency basis group revenues were down c. 2.1%, driven in part by FX (pound-euro movement) and mix effects.
Profitability and EPS Impacted by One-Offs and Tax
Adjusted operating profit was slightly down to GBP 31.5m; earnings per share fell to 10.8p, impacted by a higher effective tax rate in H1 of 30% (versus 25% prior H1) and catch-up/timing effects.
SAP Go-Live Disruption Costs
While the go-live was ultimately successful, the business missed an estimated GBP 3m of sales with an approximate GBP 1m impact to EBITA in the early weeks; exceptional costs related to SAP and strategy review were GBP 2.4m.
Underperformance in Select Divisions & Markets
Powders revenue was lower than expected at GBP 44.9m with adjusted operating profit down by GBP 1.1m to GBP 3.0m due to softer private label demand and delayed launches; Asia Pacific saw weaker-than-expected private label sales and a quieter Australia, although early wins are anticipated.
Pricing Pressure and Input Cost Volatility
Competitive pricing pressures and modest rises in certain raw materials (notably palm oil derivatives related to EUDR uncertainty) constrained the ability to pass through costs; mix included a higher share of lower-value products in H1.
Growth Momentum Slightly Moderating
Private label volumes continued to grow but at slightly lower levels than the previous two years; some product launch delays and tender timing caused private label volumes to be flat in parts of the business and contract manufacturing to show short-term variability.
Company Guidance
Management guided that H1 FY26 delivered c.£475m revenue, adjusted EBITDA £41.8m (margin just under 9%, expected to be >9% for the full year), adjusted operating profit ~£31.5m, EPS 10.8p, free cash flow c.£24m and net debt £120.6m (c.£135m headroom plus an unused €75m accordion). They expect full‑year results to be in line with analyst expectations, reported H1 capex of £14.8m with full‑year capex guidance of £30–33m (and ~£30m envisaged for the following year), and said SAP Wave‑1 cost ~£3m of missed sales and ~£1m EBITA but rollout is on track (completion through FY2028). Operational callouts included Aerosols volumes +14–15% (approaching a 100m can target), Liquids contract manufacturing +9%, private‑label market share at 36.1% (+0.3pp), and management reiterated medium‑term ambitions of >£1bn revenue, a 10% EBITDA margin goal and 25% of group sales from contract manufacturing, while expecting material costs to remain broadly stable.

McBride Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Mixed fundamentals: improving gross margin and stronger free cash flow support stability, but net margins remain low, revenue growth is inconsistent with a recent decline, and high leverage (elevated debt-to-equity) increases financial risk.
Income Statement
65
Positive
McBride's income statement shows a mixed performance. The gross profit margin has improved over the years, indicating efficient cost management. However, the net profit margin remains low, reflecting challenges in translating revenue into profit. Revenue growth has been inconsistent, with a recent decline, suggesting potential market challenges or competitive pressures. EBIT and EBITDA margins are stable but not particularly strong, indicating room for operational efficiency improvements.
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
The balance sheet reveals a high debt-to-equity ratio, which poses a risk of financial leverage. However, the company has shown improvement in return on equity, indicating better utilization of shareholder funds. The equity ratio is moderate, suggesting a balanced asset structure, but the high leverage remains a concern for financial stability.
Cash Flow
70
Positive
Cash flow analysis shows positive trends, with a significant improvement in free cash flow growth, indicating better cash management. The operating cash flow to net income ratio is healthy, suggesting good cash conversion from earnings. However, the free cash flow to net income ratio indicates that not all earnings are translating into free cash flow, which could impact future investments or debt repayments.
BreakdownTTMJun 2024Jun 2023Jun 2022Jun 2021Jun 2020
Income Statement
Total Revenue930.30M926.50M934.80M889.00M678.30M682.30M
Gross Profit340.40M342.10M347.90M261.20M188.20M234.60M
EBITDA78.30M76.10M80.60M20.80M-7.60M39.10M
Net Income29.80M33.20M33.30M-11.50M-24.00M13.40M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets497.10M505.30M476.60M470.30M466.10M431.80M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments22.40M34.20M9.30M1.60M4.50M24.90M
Total Debt147.10M139.40M140.80M168.10M168.90M143.30M
Total Liabilities399.00M411.00M413.20M433.20M409.10M362.00M
Stockholders Equity98.10M94.30M63.40M37.10M57.00M69.80M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow32.20M43.10M39.60M-900.00K-46.30M-9.20M
Operating Cash Flow52.30M63.10M59.20M11.10M-32.00M14.60M
Investing Cash Flow-35.10M-30.00M-18.50M-11.60M-7.80M-19.80M
Financing Cash Flow-6.40M-8.80M-33.20M-1.70M19.50M-12.90M

McBride Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price146.00
Price Trends
50DMA
150.80
Positive
100DMA
135.69
Positive
200DMA
132.75
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
2.23
Positive
RSI
50.55
Neutral
STOCH
22.33
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:MCB, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 146 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 158.28, below the 50-day MA of 150.80, and above the 200-day MA of 132.75, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 2.23 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 50.55 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 22.33 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for GB:MCB.

McBride Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
78
Outperform
£203.58M12.7125.14%5.97%6.38%-10.55%
72
Outperform
£19.87M8.559.67%3.17%2.83%
72
Outperform
£246.19M14.6115.19%5.20%19.01%-15.21%
67
Neutral
£354.65M20.2518.67%3.39%3.04%-6.67%
66
Neutral
£270.17M8.9342.11%2.12%-0.89%1.30%
62
Neutral
$20.33B14.63-3.31%3.23%1.93%-12.26%
54
Neutral
£344.40M-70.78-2.51%4.82%-2.67%89.86%
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
GB:MCB
McBride
154.40
16.01
11.57%
GB:CRL
Creightons
28.50
-4.54
-13.74%
GB:NICL
Nichols
956.00
-305.91
-24.24%
GB:PZC
PZ Cussons
81.20
2.66
3.39%
GB:W7L
Warpaint London
242.00
-113.20
-31.87%
GB:KITW
Kitwave Group PLC
294.00
29.22
11.04%

McBride Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
McBride Cancels Newly Repurchased Shares in Ongoing Buyback Programme
Positive
Feb 26, 2026

McBride plc has executed another tranche of its existing share buyback programme, repurchasing 54,099 ordinary shares at 155 pence each via Peel Hunt on 25 February 2026. The transaction, carried out on the London Stock Exchange under a non-discretionary mandate, is part of the company’s ongoing capital management strategy.

The repurchased shares will be cancelled, reducing McBride’s ordinary shares in issue to 176,981,247 and setting the total voting rights at the same level, while 42,041 shares will remain in treasury. The move slightly concentrates equity for remaining shareholders and updates the denominator for regulatory disclosure thresholds under the U.K. Disclosure and Transparency Rules, with treasury shares now representing 0.02% of voting rights.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Hold with a £166.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackDividendsFinancial Disclosures
McBride Holds Margins, Boosts Shareholder Returns as Private-Label Demand Grows
Positive
Feb 24, 2026

McBride reported interim results showing revenue of £475.2m for the six months to 31 December 2025, a modest 0.8% increase year on year, with adjusted EBITDA margin steady at 8.8% despite currency headwinds and persistent inflation. Volumes grew slightly, led by a 0.9% rise in private-label and 1.4% in contract manufacturing, while branded volumes declined, reflecting ongoing consumer and retailer preference for value-focused private-label products.

Management highlighted that profitability has been maintained through product engineering, operational improvements and cost discipline, keeping adjusted operating profit broadly stable at £31.5m. The group is deepening customer partnerships and has built a healthy pipeline of new contracts due to start in the second half, particularly in its focus categories and markets, underpinning expectations for continued growth into the next financial year.

The company has also advanced its strategic modernisation, completing the first wave of its SAP S/4HANA ERP rollout in the UK, which is now stabilised and expected to extend to multiple European sites in the next financial year. Additional capacity installation, the launch of a new “fusion” format and targeted capital spending on automation and operational upgrades are intended to support scalable growth and efficiency.

Shareholder returns have become a more prominent feature of McBride’s capital allocation, with £12.9m returned via dividends, a share buyback and Employee Benefit Trust share purchases during the period, while net debt rose slightly to £120.6m, equivalent to 1.4 times rolling 12‑month adjusted EBITDA. The board says the second half has started in line with expectations, with stable material costs and controlled overheads supporting confidence in meeting current full‑year profit forecasts.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £185.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
McBride to Host Investor Webinar Following Interim Results
Neutral
Feb 6, 2026

McBride plc has announced it will host an investor webinar on 26 February 2026, following the publication of its interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2025. Chief executive Chris Smith and chief financial officer Mark Strickland will present the results and take questions in a live online session open, free of charge, to both existing and prospective shareholders, with a recording to be made available afterwards, underscoring the company’s ongoing efforts to maintain transparency and engagement with the investment community.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £176.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

Stock Buyback
McBride Continues Share Buyback, Trims Ordinary Share Capital
Neutral
Jan 27, 2026

McBride plc has bought back 7,852 of its 10 pence ordinary shares at a price of 145 pence per share as part of its ongoing share repurchase programme conducted through Investec Bank, with the shares to be cancelled. Following this transaction, McBride will have 177,035,346 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares), will hold 42,041 ordinary shares in treasury, and will maintain 594,610,458 non-voting B Shares, resulting in a total of 177,035,346 voting rights, a minor adjustment that affects shareholder disclosure thresholds but leaves treasury-held voting rights at just 0.02%.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £163.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
McBride Cancels Further Shares Under Ongoing Buyback Programme
Neutral
Jan 26, 2026

McBride plc has repurchased 4,486 of its 10 pence ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange at a price of 145 pence per share as part of its existing share buyback programme, executed via Investec Bank under a non-discretionary agreement. The repurchased shares will be cancelled, leaving 177,043,198 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares), 42,041 ordinary shares held in treasury and 594,610,458 B Shares outstanding, resulting in total voting rights of 177,043,198 and a treasury-held voting rights percentage of 0.02%, figures that shareholders can use to assess disclosure obligations under UK transparency rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £163.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
McBride Cancels Newly Repurchased Shares, Updates Voting Rights
Neutral
Jan 23, 2026

McBride plc has repurchased 12,031 of its 10 pence ordinary shares on 22 January 2026 via Investec Bank at a volume-weighted average price of 144.4689 pence, as part of its existing share buyback programme. The shares will be cancelled, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue to 177,047,684 and leaving 42,041 ordinary shares held in treasury, with total voting rights set at 177,047,684; this adjustment slightly alters the capital base and confirms that treasury-held voting rights now represent 0.02% of the company, information that shareholders may use for regulatory disclosure calculations.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £158.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
McBride Cancels Newly Repurchased Shares, Sets Updated Voting Rights Total
Neutral
Jan 22, 2026

McBride plc has repurchased 16,874 of its 10p ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange through Investec Bank at prices between 141.20p and 144.40p, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme established under a non-discretionary agreement with the broker. The repurchased shares will be cancelled, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue to 177,059,715 and setting the company’s total voting rights at the same level, a change relevant for shareholders’ disclosure obligations under UK transparency rules, while treasury shares remain minimal at 0.02% of voting rights and preference B shares continue to carry no voting rights in normal circumstances.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £158.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
McBride Cancels Newly Repurchased Shares as Buyback Programme Continues
Neutral
Jan 21, 2026

McBride plc has repurchased 57,857 of its 10p ordinary shares on 20 January 2026 via Investec Bank at prices between 138p and 145p, with a volume-weighted average price of 143.97p, as part of its previously announced share buyback programme. The shares, bought on the London Stock Exchange under a non-discretionary agreement with Investec, will be cancelled, reducing the total ordinary shares in issue to 177,076,589 and leaving 42,041 ordinary shares held in treasury and 594,610,458 non-voting B shares outstanding, thereby marginally increasing each remaining shareholder’s stake and setting a new denominator for voting-rights and disclosure calculations under UK transparency rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Hold with a £156.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
McBride Repurchases and Cancels 50,596 Shares Under Ongoing Buyback Programme
Neutral
Jan 20, 2026

McBride plc has repurchased 50,596 of its 10 pence ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange via Investec Bank plc as part of its existing share buyback programme, at prices between 143p and 145p and a volume-weighted average price of 143.9664p, and will cancel these shares. Following this transaction, McBride will have 177,134,446 ordinary shares in issue (excluding 42,041 held in treasury) and 594,610,458 non-voting B shares outstanding, setting the company’s total voting rights at 177,134,446, a key reference figure for investors assessing disclosure obligations under UK transparency rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £162.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackDividendsFinancial Disclosures
McBride Maintains Profit Guidance as Private Label Demand Supports Modest Growth
Positive
Jan 20, 2026

McBride reported that its full-year adjusted operating profit for the year ending June 2026 is expected to be in line with both analysts’ forecasts and the previous two financial years, as the group continues to build on recent improvements in financial performance. While first-half adjusted operating profit will be slightly below the exceptionally strong prior-year period, the company expects a stronger second half driven by a pipeline of confirmed business wins scheduled for launch, underpinning profit growth into 2027 and 2028. Group revenue for the six months to 31 December 2025 grew 0.8% at reported rates with a 0.4% increase in volumes, as robust demand for private label products supported stable profitability achieved through product engineering, operational efficiencies and tight overhead control. Net debt rose to £120.6m, equivalent to around 1.4x trailing 12‑month EBITDA, after £12.9m was returned to shareholders via dividends, a share buy-back and Employee Benefit Trust purchases to mitigate future equity dilution, with half-year results due on 24 February 2026.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £162.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
McBride Continues Share Buyback, Updates Voting Rights After Latest Purchase
Neutral
Jan 19, 2026

McBride plc has repurchased 2,748 of its 10 pence ordinary shares on 16 January 2026 via Investec Bank plc as part of its existing share buyback programme, at prices between 144.40p and 145.00p per share and a volume-weighted average price of 144.8755p. The shares will be cancelled, leaving 177,185,042 ordinary shares in issue (excluding 42,041 held in treasury) and 594,610,458 non-voting B shares outstanding, setting the company’s total voting rights at 177,185,042 and providing shareholders with an updated denominator for regulatory disclosure of holdings under UK transparency rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £162.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

Stock Buyback
McBride Buys Back and Cancels Further Ordinary Shares in Ongoing Programme
Neutral
Jan 15, 2026

McBride plc has repurchased 8,012 of its 10 pence ordinary shares on 14 January 2026 via Investec Bank at prices between 144.40p and 145.00p, as part of its existing share buyback programme, and will cancel the shares. Following this transaction, McBride will have 177,187,790 voting ordinary shares in issue, 42,041 ordinary shares in treasury, and 594,610,458 non-voting B Shares outstanding, adjusting the total voting rights denominator for shareholders’ disclosure obligations and leaving just 0.02% of voting rights attributable to treasury shares.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £158.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
McBride Cancels Newly Repurchased Shares, Resets Voting Rights Base
Neutral
Jan 13, 2026

McBride plc has repurchased 26,551 ordinary shares at 145 pence each on the London Stock Exchange as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, executed via Investec Bank under a previously announced non‑discretionary agreement, and intends to cancel the shares. Following this transaction and the cancellation, McBride will have 177,225,822 ordinary shares in issue carrying voting rights, 42,041 ordinary shares held in treasury, and 594,610,458 non‑voting B Shares outstanding, a structure that marginally reduces the free float while setting a new denominator for shareholders’ disclosure obligations under UK transparency rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
McBride Cancels 3,171 Shares in Ongoing Buyback Programme
Neutral
Jan 12, 2026

McBride plc has repurchased 3,171 of its 10p ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange at a price of 145 pence per share as part of its existing share buyback programme conducted via Investec Bank. The repurchased shares will be cancelled, reducing the total number of voting ordinary shares in issue to 177,252,373 and leaving a small proportion (0.02%) of voting rights in treasury, a change that slightly adjusts shareholder voting denominators under UK disclosure rules while leaving the company’s non-voting B share capital unchanged.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
McBride Cancels Newly Repurchased Shares, Sets Voting Capital at 177.3 Million
Neutral
Jan 8, 2026

McBride plc has repurchased 26,376 of its 10 pence ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange via Investec Bank plc as part of its ongoing share buyback programme, at prices between 144.60p and 145.00p and a volume-weighted average price of 144.9394p. The company intends to cancel these shares, which will reduce the number of ordinary shares in issue to 177,255,544 (excluding 42,041 shares held in treasury) and set the total voting rights at the same figure, a reference point shareholders can use for regulatory disclosure thresholds; the move marginally adjusts McBride’s capital and voting structure while leaving its substantial non-voting B Share issuance unchanged.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
McBride Cancels Newly Repurchased Shares as Buyback Programme Continues
Positive
Jan 7, 2026

McBride plc has executed a further tranche of its share buyback programme, repurchasing 42,984 ordinary shares on 6 January 2026 via Investec Bank at a volume-weighted average price of 144.97 pence, with prices ranging between 144.40 pence and 145.00 pence. The company will cancel the repurchased shares, reducing its ordinary share capital in issue (excluding treasury shares) to 177,281,920 and setting the total voting rights at the same level, a move that slightly increases existing shareholders’ proportional ownership and clarifies the denominator to be used for any future disclosure obligations under the UK’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
McBride Cancels Newly Repurchased Shares, Updates Voting Rights Count
Neutral
Jan 6, 2026

McBride plc has repurchased 33,141 of its 10 pence ordinary shares on 5 January 2026 via Investec Bank at a volume-weighted average price of 142.1759 pence, with prices ranging between 140.40 pence and 144.40 pence, as part of its existing share buyback programme. The repurchased shares will be cancelled, reducing the number of voting ordinary shares in issue to 177,324,904 and leaving 42,041 ordinary shares held in treasury and 594,610,458 non-voting B Shares outstanding, a change that marginally adjusts the company’s voting rights structure and provides shareholders with an updated denominator for regulatory disclosure calculations under UK transparency rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
McBride Cancels 19,303 Shares Under Ongoing Buyback Programme
Neutral
Jan 5, 2026

McBride plc has repurchased 19,303 ordinary shares of 10 pence each on 2 January 2026 via Investec Bank at prices between 142.40p and 145.00p, at a volume-weighted average price of 144.2832p, as part of its previously announced share buyback programme. The shares, bought on the London Stock Exchange under a non-discretionary agreement with Investec, will be cancelled, reducing the number of voting ordinary shares in issue to 177,358,045 and leaving 42,041 ordinary shares in treasury and 594,610,458 non-voting B Shares outstanding, a change that marginally increases existing shareholders’ proportional voting interests and clarifies the denominator for regulatory disclosure thresholds.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
McBride Cancels New Tranche of Shares After Buyback on London Market
Neutral
Dec 31, 2025

McBride plc has repurchased 95,675 ordinary shares on 30 December 2025 via Investec Bank at prices between 140p and 145p per share, at a volume-weighted average price of 143.1049p, as part of its previously announced share buyback programme. The shares will be cancelled, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury) to 177,377,348 and leaving 42,041 ordinary shares in treasury and 594,610,458 non-voting B shares outstanding, which in turn lowers the total voting rights to 177,377,348 and marginally adjusts major shareholding thresholds for investors under UK disclosure rules, while treasury-held voting rights remain negligible at 0.02%.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
McBride Reduces Share Capital with Further Buyback and Cancellation
Neutral
Dec 30, 2025

McBride plc has continued to adjust its capital structure via its existing share buyback programme, repurchasing 59,008 ordinary shares on 29 December 2025 through Investec Bank at a volume-weighted average price of 141.0238 pence per share, with plans to cancel these shares. Following this latest transaction, the company will have 177,473,023 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares), 42,041 ordinary shares held in treasury, and 594,610,458 non-voting B shares outstanding, setting the company’s total voting rights at 177,473,023 and slightly reducing the proportion of voting rights tied to treasury shares to 0.02%, a figure shareholders must now use for regulatory disclosure calculations under the UK’s transparency rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
McBride Cancels Newly Repurchased Shares, Updates Voting Rights
Positive
Dec 29, 2025

McBride plc has continued its existing share buyback programme by repurchasing 13,689 ordinary shares on 24 December 2025 through Investec Bank at prices between 141.60p and 143.00p per share, at a volume-weighted average price of 142.1858p. The purchased shares will be cancelled, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury) to 177,532,031 and leaving 42,041 ordinary shares held in treasury and 594,610,458 B Shares outstanding, thereby slightly increasing earnings per share and clarifying the total voting rights for investors’ disclosure calculations under UK transparency rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
McBride Cancels 41,312 Shares Under Ongoing Buyback Programme
Neutral
Dec 24, 2025

McBride plc has repurchased 41,312 ordinary shares on 23 December 2025 via Investec Bank at a volume-weighted average price of 142.66 pence per share, with prices ranging between 141.20 pence and 144.00 pence. The shares, bought under its existing non-discretionary share buyback programme, will be cancelled, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares) to 177,545,720, leaving 42,041 ordinary shares held in treasury and 594,610,458 non-voting B Shares outstanding; this brings total voting rights to 177,545,720, a denominator shareholders must now use for regulatory disclosure calculations under UK transparency rules, and leaves treasury shares representing 0.02% of voting rights.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
McBride Buys Back and Cancels 18,326 Shares, Updates Voting Rights
Neutral
Dec 23, 2025

McBride plc has repurchased 18,326 ordinary shares on 22 December 2025 via Investec Bank at a volume-weighted average price of 142.95 pence per share as part of its previously announced share buyback programme, and will cancel these shares. Following this transaction and cancellation, McBride will have 177,587,032 ordinary shares in issue, 42,041 ordinary shares held in treasury and 594,610,458 non-voting B Shares outstanding, setting the company’s total voting rights at 177,587,032 and slightly reducing the percentage of voting rights represented by treasury shares to 0.02%, information that shareholders may use for regulatory disclosure calculations under UK transparency rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

Stock Buyback
McBride Cancels 17,270 Shares in Ongoing London Buyback Programme
Neutral
Dec 22, 2025

McBride plc has repurchased 17,270 of its 10 pence ordinary shares on 19 December 2025 via Investec Bank at a volume-weighted average price of 143.8034 pence, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme. The shares, bought on the London Stock Exchange within a price range of 143.00 to 144.60 pence, will be cancelled, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue to 177,605,358 and leaving 42,041 ordinary shares in treasury alongside 594,610,458 non-voting B shares; this move marginally tightens the company’s free float and confirms that treasury-held voting rights now represent just 0.02% of the total, a reference point for investors monitoring their disclosure thresholds under UK transparency rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
McBride PLC Continues Share Buyback Program with Latest Repurchases
Positive
Dec 18, 2025

McBride PLC has executed the repurchase of 13,018 of its own ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback program. These shares, acquired through Investec Bank plc on the London Stock Exchange, will be canceled to reduce the total number of voting shares in circulation to 177,622,628. This action aligns with the company’s financial strategy to enhance shareholder value and streamline its equity structure.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
McBride Enhances Shareholder Value with Share Buyback
Positive
Dec 15, 2025

McBride plc has repurchased 5,048 of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing buyback program, executed through Investec Bank plc. This transaction, conducted on the London Stock Exchange, will result in the cancellation of these shares, reducing the total number of voting rights to 177,635,646. This move is part of McBride’s strategy to manage its capital structure, potentially enhancing shareholder value by decreasing the number of shares in circulation.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
McBride PLC Advances Share Buyback Program
Positive
Dec 12, 2025

McBride PLC announced the purchase and subsequent cancellation of 43,253 of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing buyback program. This transaction, executed through Investec Bank plc, is part of a non-discretionary agreement and affects the total number of voting rights in the company, which now stands at 177,640,694. The buyback is a strategic move to manage the company’s capital structure and potentially enhance shareholder value.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
McBride plc Advances Share Buyback Program with Recent Purchase
Positive
Dec 11, 2025

McBride plc has announced the purchase and subsequent cancellation of 52,680 of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback program. This move is intended to reduce the number of shares in circulation, potentially increasing the value of remaining shares and consolidating shareholder control. Following this transaction, McBride will have 177,683,947 ordinary shares in issue, with the total number of voting rights reflecting this updated figure. The buyback is part of a non-discretionary agreement with Investec Bank plc, and it aligns with the company’s strategy to manage its capital structure effectively.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
McBride plc Executes Share Buyback to Optimize Capital Structure
Positive
Dec 10, 2025

McBride plc has announced a transaction involving the repurchase of 113,394 of its ordinary shares through Investec Bank plc, as part of its ongoing buyback program. The shares were bought at prices ranging from 119.60 to 122.40 pence and will be canceled, reducing the total number of voting rights in the company to 177,736,627. This move aligns with McBride’s strategy to manage its capital structure and potentially enhance shareholder value.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
McBride plc Advances Share Buyback Program with Recent Purchase
Neutral
Dec 9, 2025

McBride plc, a company engaged in a share buyback program, announced the purchase and subsequent cancellation of 126,302 of its ordinary shares at prices ranging from 120.40 to 123.00 pence. This transaction, executed through Investec Bank plc, is part of McBride’s ongoing strategy to manage its share capital, resulting in a total of 177,850,021 voting rights in the company, which may impact shareholder calculations under the Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

Stock Buyback
McBride plc Announces Share Buyback and Cancellation
Neutral
Dec 8, 2025

McBride plc, a company involved in a share buyback program, has announced the purchase and subsequent cancellation of 120,826 of its ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange through Investec Bank plc. This transaction is part of their ongoing buyback initiative, which aims to reduce the number of shares in circulation, potentially increasing the value of remaining shares and altering the company’s capital structure. Following this transaction, McBride will have 177,976,323 ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares, and the total number of voting rights will be adjusted accordingly.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Buy with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

Stock Buyback
McBride PLC Advances Share Buyback Program
Positive
Dec 5, 2025

McBride plc has announced the purchase of 115,971 of its ordinary shares through Investec Bank plc as part of its ongoing share buyback program. This transaction, executed on the London Stock Exchange, will result in the cancellation of these shares, reducing the total number of voting rights to 178,097,149. The buyback is part of a non-discretionary agreement with the broker, aiming to optimize the company’s capital structure and potentially enhance shareholder value.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Hold with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

Stock Buyback
McBride plc Executes Share Buyback and Cancellation
Neutral
Dec 4, 2025

McBride plc has announced the purchase and subsequent cancellation of 87,843 of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing buyback program. This transaction, conducted through Investec Bank plc on the London Stock Exchange, will adjust the total number of voting rights to 178,213,120, impacting shareholder calculations under the Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Hold with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

Other
McBride CFO Increases Shareholding
Neutral
Dec 3, 2025

McBride plc announced a transaction involving its Chief Financial Officer, Mark Strickland, who acquired 3,785 ordinary shares of the company at an average price of £1.2625 per share. This purchase increases Strickland’s total holdings to 851,790 shares, and the transaction was conducted on the London Stock Exchange in accordance with the UK Market Abuse Regulation.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Hold with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

Stock Buyback
McBride plc Executes Share Buyback to Enhance Shareholder Value
Positive
Dec 3, 2025

McBride plc has executed a share buyback transaction, purchasing 105,532 ordinary shares at prices ranging from 121.60 to 124.80 pence per share, with a weighted average price of 122.3798 pence. This transaction is part of McBride’s ongoing buyback program, aimed at reducing the number of shares in circulation, which will subsequently be canceled. Following this transaction, McBride will have 178,300,963 ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares, and 594,610,458 non-cumulative redeemable preference shares. The buyback is intended to consolidate the company’s share capital, potentially enhancing shareholder value by increasing the proportion of ownership for remaining shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Hold with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

Stock Buyback
McBride plc Executes Share Buyback and Cancellation
Neutral
Dec 2, 2025

McBride plc has announced the purchase and subsequent cancellation of 111,367 of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback program. This transaction, conducted through Investec Bank plc, will reduce the total number of voting rights in the company to 178,406,495, potentially impacting shareholder calculations under the Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Hold with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

Stock Buyback
McBride plc Initiates £20 Million Share Buyback Programme
Neutral
Dec 1, 2025

McBride plc has announced the launch of a share buyback programme, aiming to purchase up to £20 million worth of ordinary shares. The initiative, starting with a first tranche of £10 million, is structured in two phases involving Investec Bank plc and Peel Hunt LLP as brokers. The programme is designed to reduce the company’s share capital by returning surplus capital to shareholders, with shares purchased under the first tranche to be cancelled. The company will assess the programme’s progress in relation to its financial situation and capital allocation needs, with further strategy updates expected in February 2026.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Hold with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

Delistings and Listing ChangesRegulatory Filings and Compliance
McBride plc Redeems B Shares, Alters Voting Rights
Neutral
Nov 28, 2025

McBride plc announced the redemption and cancellation of 71,277,800 B Shares as part of its B Share Scheme. This action affects the company’s total voting rights, with the number of Ordinary Shares with voting rights now standing at 178,517,862, which is relevant for shareholders calculating their interests under the FCA’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MCB) stock is a Hold with a £138.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on McBride stock, see the GB:MCB Stock Forecast page.

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