Ashtead Group Executes Share Repurchase as Part of $1.5 Billion Program

An announcement from Ashtead ( (GB:AHT) ) is now available.

Ashtead Group plc announced the repurchase of 95,560 of its ordinary shares as part of its $1.5 billion share repurchase program. This transaction, executed on June 23, 2025, involved shares being bought at an average price of 4,362 pence. The repurchase reduces the number of ordinary shares in issue to 428,210,211, excluding treasury shares, potentially impacting shareholder calculations under disclosure rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AHT) stock is a Buy with a £66.00 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 Group shows solid financial health with strong profitability and cash flow management. The company’s strategic investments and share buyback program further bolster its market position. Despite some challenges in revenue growth and specific market segments, the overall outlook is positive.

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More about Ashtead

Ashtead Group plc operates in the equipment rental industry, providing a wide range of construction and industrial equipment for rent. The company primarily focuses on the North American and UK markets, serving sectors such as construction, industrial, and infrastructure.

Average Trading Volume: 1,044,621

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £18.9B

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