Balfour Beatty Advances Share Buyback Program with Recent Purchase

Balfour Beatty ( (GB:BBY) ) just unveiled an update.

Balfour Beatty has announced the purchase of 47,000 of its own ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback program, initially announced in January 2025 and expanded in March 2025. The shares, bought at a volume-weighted average price of 674.2272 pence, will be held in treasury, reducing the total number of voting shares to 493,846,211. This strategic move is part of the company’s efforts to manage its capital structure and enhance shareholder value, with implications for shareholder voting rights and transparency obligations under the FCA’s rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BBY) stock is a Buy with a £688.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Balfour Beatty stock, see the GB:BBY Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:BBY Stock

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

Balfour Beatty’s overall stock score is driven by strong financial performance and positive technical indicators. The company’s robust cash flow and stable balance sheet are significant strengths. While the stock shows bullish momentum, the high RSI suggests caution due to potential overbought conditions. The valuation is reasonable but not particularly compelling, which slightly tempers the overall score.

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More about Balfour Beatty

Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group with over 27,000 employees. The company is involved in financing, developing, building, maintaining, and operating complex infrastructure projects that support national economies and local communities. Known for creating iconic buildings and infrastructure globally, Balfour Beatty is currently engaged in significant projects such as the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station in the UK, the Lyric Theatre in Hong Kong, and the Automated People Mover at Los Angeles International Airport.

Average Trading Volume: 1,235,360

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £3.29B

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