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The latest update is out from Macfarlane ( (GB:MACF) ).
Macfarlane Group PLC has announced the purchase and cancellation of 23,200 ordinary shares as part of its share buyback program, which was initiated in May 2025. This transaction reduces the company’s issued share capital to 158,633,368 ordinary shares, affecting the total voting rights and potentially impacting shareholder interests under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MACF) stock is a Buy with a £109.00 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 Outperform.
Macfarlane’s stock is supported by strong financial health and an attractive valuation, but faces challenges from negative technical indicators. The effective management of cash flows and strategic share buyback program are positives, though the revenue growth slowdown and bearish technical outlook temper the overall score.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:MACF stock, click here.
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 main divisions: Packaging Distribution, which is the leading UK distributor of protective packaging products, and Manufacturing Operations, which specializes in designing and producing protective packaging for high-value and fragile products. Headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, Macfarlane Group 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: 577,501
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £148.5M
For a thorough assessment of MACF stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.