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Ashtead Group Advances Share Buyback Program with Recent Acquisition

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Ashtead Group Advances Share Buyback Program with Recent Acquisition

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Ashtead ( (GB:AHT) ) has shared an update.

Ashtead Group plc, a company involved in a share repurchase program, announced the acquisition of 82,000 of its ordinary shares on September 12, 2025, as part of its ongoing $1.5 billion buyback initiative. This transaction, facilitated by J.P. Morgan Securities plc, reflects the company’s strategic focus on managing its capital structure and enhancing shareholder value. Following this purchase, Ashtead holds 27,978,584 shares in treasury, with 423,376,249 shares remaining in circulation, which may impact shareholder calculations under disclosure regulations.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AHT) stock is a Hold with a £5700.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Ashtead stock, see the GB:AHT Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:AHT Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:AHT is a Outperform.

Ashtead’s strong financial performance and positive earnings call guidance are the primary drivers of its stock score. While technical indicators show positive momentum, the stock is nearing overbought levels, which could pose a risk. Valuation metrics suggest the stock is fairly valued, with a modest dividend yield. Addressing operational challenges will be crucial for maintaining profitability.

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

More about Ashtead

Average Trading Volume: 837,100

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: £22.48B

See more insights into AHT stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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