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Auto Trader Executes Share Buyback to Enhance Shareholder Value

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Auto Trader Executes Share Buyback to Enhance Shareholder Value

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Auto Trader ( (GB:AUTO) ) has shared an announcement.

Auto Trader Group plc announced the repurchase of 362,600 of its ordinary shares for cancellation at an average price of 766.2301 pence per share. This transaction, executed through Merrill Lynch International, is part of the company’s buyback program, which aims to optimize its capital structure and enhance shareholder value.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Sell with a £7.65 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:AUTO Stock

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

Auto Trader’s strong financial performance and positive earnings call are the primary drivers of its score. However, technical indicators suggest bearish momentum, and valuation metrics indicate moderate attractiveness. Challenges highlighted in the earnings call, such as the digital services tax and declining used car prices, also weigh on the overall score.

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

More about Auto Trader

Auto Trader Group plc operates in the automotive industry, primarily focusing on digital automotive marketplaces. The company provides a platform for buying and selling vehicles, catering to both consumers and automotive retailers.

Average Trading Volume: 1,723,031

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £6.66B

Learn more about AUTO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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