Macfarlane Group Advances Share Buyback Program with Recent Share Purchase

Macfarlane ( (GB:MACF) ) has shared an announcement.

Macfarlane Group PLC has announced the purchase and cancellation of 229,000 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback program, which was initially announced in May 2025. This transaction reduces the company’s issued share capital to 157,821,491 ordinary shares, affecting the total voting rights and potentially impacting shareholder interests and market perceptions of the company’s financial strategies.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MACF) stock is a Hold with a £93.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Macfarlane stock, see the GB:MACF Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:MACF Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:MACF is a Neutral.

Macfarlane’s strong financial performance is a key strength, supported by effective management of profitability and cash flows. However, the stock’s technical indicators point to bearish momentum, which is a significant risk. The valuation is reasonable, with a solid dividend yield offering additional appeal.

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More about Macfarlane

Macfarlane Group PLC, listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1973, is a prominent player in the UK packaging industry with over 70 years of experience. The company operates through two divisions: Packaging Distribution, which is the leading distributor of protective packaging products in the UK, and Manufacturing Operations, which designs and produces protective packaging for high-value and fragile products. Headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, Macfarlane employs over 1,000 people across 43 sites in the UK, Ireland, Germany, and the Netherlands, serving more than 20,000 customers primarily in the UK and Europe across various sectors.

Average Trading Volume: 649,537

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £115.1M

For an in-depth examination of MACF stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.