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Rating:73Outperform
Price Target:
1,148.00 p
▲(9.33% Upside)
Action:Upgraded
Date:08/06/26
The score is driven primarily by solid financial performance—especially strong cash generation and a conservative balance sheet—supported by reasonable valuation (mid-teens P/E and ~3.9% yield). Technicals are positive but overextended, and earnings-call guidance highlights near-term regional weakness and cost inflation that cap upside despite disciplined capital returns.
Positive Factors
Strong cash generation
Sustained high free-cash-flow conversion shows durable working-capital and operational discipline. This generates internal funding for capex, selective M&A and buybacks without adding leverage, enhancing financial resilience across cycles and supporting shareholder returns over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Multi-year margin compression
Over several years margins have fallen substantially, indicating structural pressure on pricing and cost absorption. Persistent margin erosion reduces ROE and free cash flow potential, constraining long-term profitability unless management can sustain pricing power or deliver meaningful efficiency gains.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong cash generation
Sustained high free-cash-flow conversion shows durable working-capital and operational discipline. This generates internal funding for capex, selective M&A and buybacks without adding leverage, enhancing financial resilience across cycles and supporting shareholder returns over the medium term.
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Grafton (GFTU) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£1.78B
Dividend Yield4.03%
Average Volume (3M)275.18K
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.9
Beta (1Y)0.96
Revenue Growth8.57%
EPS Growth0.74%
CountryUK
Employees8,801
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryIndustrial - Distribution
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.68
Shares Outstanding186,773,970
10 Day Avg. Volume362,288
30 Day Avg. Volume275,178
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.91
Price to Book (P/B)1.10
Price to Sales (P/S)0.72
P/FCF Ratio7.83
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£1,181.25Price Target Upside12.50% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.76
Revenue Forecast (FY)£2.68B
Grafton Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Grafton Group plc distributes and sells building materials and construction related products in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, Finland, and Spain. The company provides tools, ironmongery and accessories; distributes materia...
How the Company Makes Money
Grafton makes money mainly by purchasing building materials and home improvement products from manufacturers and other suppliers and reselling them at a markup through its distribution and retail channels. The core revenue stream is product sales ...
Grafton Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Mar 05, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Mar 11, 2027
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed a generally positive tone: the group returned to revenue and profit growth, delivered strong free cash flow (88% conversion) and improved return on capital (ROCE 10.9% above WACC), while successfully integrating acquisitions (notably Salvador Escoda) and maintaining disciplined capital returns (dividend increase and new GBP 25m buyback). Material headwinds remain — notably a significant earnings decline in Northern Europe (Finland), subdued volumes in Great Britain, ongoing OpEx inflation and higher finance costs — but management emphasised margin management, tight cost control, balance-sheet strength and a clear capital allocation framework to navigate the cycle. On balance, the positive financial momentum, cash generation and strategic progress outweigh the regional operational challenges.Positive Updates
Revenue and Return to Profit Growth
Revenue increased 10.4% to GBP 2.52bn. Adjusted operating profit including property profit rose 7.1% to GBP 190.2m; adjusted operating profit before property profit was GBP 184.3m, up 6.2%. Adjusted operating margin (pre-property) was 7.3% (30 bps below prior year). Adjusted EPS was 75.4p, up 5.1%.
Negative Updates
Northern Europe Underperformance
Northern Europe revenue declined 1.1% (GBP 469.7m) on a constant currency basis. Adjusted operating profit fell 17.2% (to GBP 29.6m) and operating margin dropped 120 bps to 6.3%. Performance weakness driven by a pronounced decline in Finland (mild weather and temporary internal supply-chain issues) and ongoing overhead pressures in both the Netherlands and Finland.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Revenue and Return to Profit Growth
Revenue increased 10.4% to GBP 2.52bn. Adjusted operating profit including property profit rose 7.1% to GBP 190.2m; adjusted operating profit before property profit was GBP 184.3m, up 6.2%. Adjusted operating margin (pre-property) was 7.3% (30 bps below prior year). Adjusted EPS was 75.4p, up 5.1%.
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Company Guidance
Management’s guidance for 2026 flagged a slow start in Great Britain with an expectation of modest market growth in H2, a gradual recovery in the Netherlands during the year, no meaningful improvement in Finland until H2, and strong momentum in Iberia where the construction market is forecast to grow c.3–4% (product segments expected to do well); they reiterated a disciplined capital-allocation framework prioritising organic investment, development CapEx (2025: £41m), M&A (net 2025: £14.3m) and returns to shareholders, announcing a new £25m share buyback and a FY dividend up 2% to 37.75p (dividend cover 2x with an ambition to sit within 2–3x), while targeting to contain OpEx inflation to c.3–3.5% and expect selling-price inflation of roughly 1–1.5% (c.1% Netherlands; 1.5–2% Ireland); the balance sheet remains strong (net debt £123m, lease-adjusted net debt/EBITDA just under 0.4x), adjusted ROCE 10.9% (up 60bps and ~2ppt above WACC), and management pointed to continued cash generation (2025 free cash flow £168m; 88% conversion; >£700m over four years) ahead of a more detailed medium-term update at the 20 May Capital Markets Event.Grafton Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
66
Positive
Balance Sheet
74
Positive
Cash Flow
78
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 2.60B | 2.52B | 2.28B | 2.32B | 2.30B | 2.11B |
| Gross Profit | 389.71M | 383.68M | 845.89M | 374.45M | 868.65M | 830.91M |
| EBITDA | 325.35M | 313.36M | 310.55M | 333.39M | 386.80M | 371.06M |
| Net Income | 130.15M | 136.57M | 122.01M | 148.72M | 208.62M | 206.84M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 3.03B | 2.82B | 2.75B | 2.81B | 2.99B | 2.95B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 394.91M | 495.76M | 509.43M | 583.94M | 711.72M | 844.66M |
| Total Debt | 710.29M | 619.15M | 641.10M | 633.20M | 702.80M | 705.63M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.40B | 1.17B | 1.16B | 1.15B | 1.24B | 1.23B |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.63B | 1.65B | 1.60B | 1.66B | 1.75B | 1.72B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 220.01M | 232.25M | 199.97M | 220.04M | 159.50M | 194.59M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 261.57M | 269.23M | 246.82M | 272.82M | 217.34M | 239.03M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -58.90M | -8.19M | -37.10M | -255.44M | -70.58M | 353.22M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -155.19M | -228.92M | -233.79M | -342.29M | -289.54M | -193.10M |
Grafton Technical Analysis
Neutral
1050.00
Price Trends
966.23
Negative
909.44
Positive
903.35
Positive
Market Momentum
-5.34
Positive
33.57
Neutral
-4.65
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:GFTU, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 1050 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1005.37, above the 50-day MA of 966.23, and above the 200-day MA of 903.35, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -5.34 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 33.57 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of -4.65 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for GB:GFTU.
Grafton Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | £3.38B | 20.74 | 11.55% | 3.15% | -0.77% | 6.65% | |
73 Outperform | £1.78B | 13.88 | 7.94% | 4.03% | 8.57% | 0.74% | |
73 Outperform | £210.84M | 1.33 | 8.13% | 6.53% | ― | ― | |
64 Neutral | £153.23M | 115.00 | 0.71% | 7.44% | 1.30% | -79.90% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
58 Neutral | £469.85M | -9.86 | -104.92% | ― | 130.19% | ― | |
45 Neutral | £110.41M | -2.21 | -46.37% | 3.17% | -0.75% | 25.17% |
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Grafton Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Grafton Advances £25m Share Buyback With Further LSE Purchases
Positive
Aug 6, 2026
Grafton Group plc has continued to execute its previously announced £25 million share buyback programme, repurchasing 3,893 ordinary shares on 5 August 2026 on the London Stock Exchange for cancellation at a volume-weighted average price of &...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Grafton Advances £25m Buyback with Further Share Cancellations
Positive
Aug 3, 2026
Grafton Group has continued executing its previously announced £25 million share buyback programme, purchasing 50,000 ordinary shares on 31 July 2026 on the London Stock Exchange for cancellation at a volume-weighted average price of £9....
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Grafton Group Updates Share Capital and Voting Rights for Disclosure Compliance
Neutral
Aug 3, 2026
Grafton Group plc has confirmed that as of 31 July 2026 it had 188,039,164 ordinary shares of €0.05 in issue, of which 500,000 are held in treasury, leaving 187,539,164 voting rights in the company. Each ordinary share carries one vote, and ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Grafton Advances £25m Buyback with Further Share Cancellations
Positive
Jul 31, 2026
Grafton Group plc has continued to execute its GBP25 million share buyback programme, purchasing 40,000 ordinary shares for cancellation on 30 July on the London Stock Exchange at a volume‑weighted average price of £9.7785. This latest ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Grafton Accelerates Share Buybacks With 60,000-Share Purchase
Positive
Jul 30, 2026
Grafton Group plc has continued to execute its GBP25 million share buyback programme, repurchasing 60,000 ordinary shares on 29 July 2026 on the London Stock Exchange for cancellation at a volume-weighted average price of £9.7269. The trades ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Grafton Steps Up Capital Return With Ongoing Share Buyback
Positive
Jul 29, 2026
Grafton Group plc has continued to execute its previously announced £25 million share buyback programme, repurchasing 60,000 ordinary shares on 28 July 2026 on the London Stock Exchange for cancellation at a volume-weighted average price of &...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Grafton advances £25m buyback with latest London share purchases
Positive
Jul 28, 2026
Grafton Group plc has continued to execute its previously announced £25 million share buyback programme, purchasing 59,528 ordinary shares on 27 July 2026 on the London Stock Exchange for cancellation at a volume‑weighted average price ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Grafton Advances £25m Buyback With Fresh Share Cancellations
Positive
Jul 27, 2026
Grafton Group plc has continued execution of its £25 million share buyback programme, purchasing 60,000 ordinary shares on 24 July 2026 on the London Stock Exchange for cancellation at a volume-weighted average price of £9.4158. The comp...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Grafton Advances £25m Buyback with Further Share Repurchase
Positive
Jul 24, 2026
Grafton Group plc has continued its previously announced £25 million share buyback programme, repurchasing 60,000 ordinary shares on 23 July 2026 on the London Stock Exchange for cancellation at a volume-weighted average price of £9.4673...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Grafton Steps Up £25m Share Buyback with Further Share Cancellations
Positive
Jul 23, 2026
Grafton Group plc has continued executing its previously announced £25 million share buyback programme, purchasing 60,000 ordinary shares for cancellation on 22 July 2026 on the London Stock Exchange at a volume-weighted average price of ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Grafton Advances GBP25m Share Buyback With Further London Purchases
Positive
Jul 22, 2026
Grafton Group plc has continued executing its previously announced GBP25 million share buyback programme, purchasing 60,000 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange on 21 July 2026 for cancellation at a volume-weighted average price of £9...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Grafton Advances £25m Buyback With Further Share Purchases
Positive
Jul 21, 2026
Grafton Group plc has continued to execute its £25 million share buyback programme, purchasing 60,000 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange on 20 July 2026 for cancellation at a volume-weighted average price of £9.4177. The latest...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Grafton Continues Buyback with Further Share Purchases for Cancellation
Positive
Jul 20, 2026
Grafton Group plc has continued executing its previously announced GBP25 million share buyback programme, purchasing 59,998 ordinary shares on 17 July 2026 on the London Stock Exchange for cancellation at a volume-weighted average price of £9...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Grafton Advances £25m Buyback With Further Share Repurchase
Positive
Jul 17, 2026
Grafton Group plc has continued to execute its £25 million share buyback programme, repurchasing 60,000 ordinary shares on 16 July 2026 on the London Stock Exchange at a volume-weighted average price of £9.3154 for cancellation. This lat...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Grafton Steps Up Capital Return with Further Share Buybacks
Positive
Jul 16, 2026
Grafton Group has continued executing its £25 million share buyback programme, purchasing 60,000 ordinary shares for cancellation on 15 July 2026 on the London Stock Exchange at a volume-weighted average price of £9.0846. This latest tra...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Grafton Steps Up £25m Buyback With Further Share Purchases
Positive
Jul 15, 2026
Grafton Group has continued executing its previously announced £25 million share buyback, purchasing 60,000 ordinary shares on 14 July for cancellation at a volume-weighted average price of £8.9426. The transaction, carried out on the Lo...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Grafton Group Continues £25m Buyback with Latest Share Cancellation
Positive
Jul 14, 2026
Grafton Group has continued execution of its £25 million share buyback programme, repurchasing 60,000 ordinary shares for cancellation on 13 July 2026 on the London Stock Exchange at a volume-weighted average price of £9.0106. The move l...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Grafton Advances £25m Buyback With New £9-a-Share Repurchases
Positive
Jul 14, 2026
Grafton Group has continued executing its £25 million share buyback programme, repurchasing 60,000 ordinary shares for cancellation on 13 July 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of £9.0106. The transactions, carried out on the Londo...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Grafton Advances £25m Share Buyback With Further LSE Purchases
Positive
Jul 13, 2026
Grafton Group plc has continued executing its £25 million share buyback programme, repurchasing 60,000 ordinary shares on 10 July 2026 on the London Stock Exchange at a volume-weighted average price of £8.7770 for cancellation. The compa...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackFinancial Disclosures
Grafton Delivers Resilient H1 Revenue Growth and Extends Share Buybacks
Positive
Jul 13, 2026
Grafton Group reported a resilient first-half trading performance, with group revenue rising 6.7% to £1.34bn, driven by acquisitions in Ireland and Spain and robust growth in Iberia and the Island of Ireland. Average daily like-for-like reven...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Grafton Advances GBP25m Share Buyback With Further London Purchases
Positive
Jul 10, 2026
Grafton Group plc has continued execution of its GBP25 million share buyback programme, purchasing 60,000 ordinary shares on 9 July 2026 on the London Stock Exchange for cancellation at a volume‑weighted average price of £8.6562. The tr...
Stock Buyback
Grafton Expands Capital Return With Ongoing London Share Buyback
Positive
Jul 9, 2026
Grafton Group plc has continued executing its previously announced £25 million share buyback programme, purchasing 60,000 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange on 8 July 2026 for cancellation at a volume‑weighted average price of...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Grafton Advances GBP25m Share Buyback With Further Market Purchases
Positive
Jul 8, 2026
Grafton Group plc has continued executing its previously announced GBP25 million share buyback programme, purchasing 60,000 ordinary shares for cancellation on 7 July 2026 on the London Stock Exchange through Goodbody Stockbrokers. The shares were...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Grafton Group Advances GBP25m Share Buyback With New London Purchases
Positive
Jul 7, 2026
Grafton Group plc has continued to execute its previously announced GBP25 million share buyback programme, purchasing 59,174 ordinary shares on 6 July 2026 on the London Stock Exchange for cancellation at a volume-weighted average price of £8...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Grafton Steps Up £25m Buyback With Further Share Cancellation
Positive
Jul 6, 2026
Grafton Group plc has continued execution of its recently launched £25 million share buyback, purchasing 60,000 ordinary shares for cancellation on 3 July on the London Stock Exchange at a volume‑weighted average price of £9.0343. ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Grafton Steps Up £25m Buyback with Further Share Cancellations
Positive
Jul 3, 2026
Grafton Group plc has repurchased 60,000 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange at a volume-weighted average price of £8.9476, as part of its recently launched £25 million share buyback programme. The shares, acquired through Goodb...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Grafton Group Advances GBP25m Buyback With Further Share Purchases
Positive
Jul 2, 2026
Grafton Group plc has continued activity under its previously announced GBP25 million share buyback programme, repurchasing 60,000 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange on 1 July 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of £9.0045 for c...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Grafton launches £25m buyback with first 60,000 shares cancelled
Positive
Jul 1, 2026
Grafton Group plc has launched a £25 million share buyback programme and confirmed the first tranche of purchases, acquiring 60,000 ordinary shares for cancellation on the London Stock Exchange on 30 June 2026. The shares, bought via Goodbody...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Grafton Updates Share Capital and Voting Rights Totals
Neutral
Jun 30, 2026
Grafton Group plc has reported that as of 30 June 2026, it has 189,339,479 ordinary shares of €0.05 each in issue, with each share carrying one vote. The company holds 500,000 of these shares in treasury, leaving a total of 188,839,479 votin...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Grafton sets 2030 growth and cash flow targets at Capital Markets Event
Positive
Jun 11, 2026
Grafton Group plc, a European distributor of construction-related products and solutions, operates about 470 branches and employs roughly 10,000 staff across Ireland, Great Britain, Northern Europe and Iberia. Its portfolio spans well-known local ...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Grafton Updates Share Capital and Voting Rights for Regulatory Disclosure
Neutral
Jun 1, 2026
Grafton Group has reported that as of 29 May 2026 it has 189,164,764 ordinary shares of €0.05 each in issue, with each share carrying one vote, and holds 500,000 of these shares in treasury. This leaves a total of 188,664,764 voting rights, ...
Executive/Board ChangesRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Grafton Grants Long-Term Incentive Share Award to CFO David Arnold
Neutral
May 20, 2026
Grafton Group has disclosed a transaction involving Chief Financial Officer David Arnold, in line with regulatory requirements for persons discharging managerial responsibilities. The notification underscores the company’s adherence to trans...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Grafton Grants CEO Eric Born Long-Term Incentive Share Award
Positive
May 20, 2026
Grafton Group plc has granted Chief Executive Officer Eric Born an award of 44,509 Grafton shares under the company’s 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan, according to a regulatory disclosure. The transaction, recorded on 19 May 2026 outside a tra...
Business Operations and StrategyDividendsFinancial DisclosuresShareholder Meetings
Grafton Investors Back All Resolutions and Dividend at 2026 AGM
Positive
May 15, 2026
Grafton Group shareholders voted through all ordinary and special resolutions at the company’s annual general meeting held on 15 May 2026, including approval of the 2025 financial statements and a final dividend of 27.0 pence per share. Inve...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
Grafton lifts profit guidance on resilient trading and Iberian, Irish acquisitions
Positive
May 15, 2026
Grafton Group reported a resilient start to 2026, with group revenue up 3.2% to £830.1m and flat like-for-like sales, as growth in Iberia, the Island of Ireland and Northern Europe offset a 5% decline in Great Britain. The company is deepenin...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
Grafton Buoyed by Iberia and Ireland as UK Weakness Persists
Positive
May 15, 2026
Grafton Group reported a resilient start to 2026, with group revenue up 3.2% to £830.1m and flat like-for-like sales as growth in Iberia, the Island of Ireland and Northern Europe offset weaker trading in Great Britain. The company is activel...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Grafton Cancels Further Shares as £25m Buyback Programme Progresses
Positive
May 11, 2026
Grafton Group plc has continued to execute its previously announced £25 million share buyback programme, purchasing 45,617 ordinary shares for cancellation on the London Stock Exchange on 8 May at a volume-weighted average price of £8.82...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Grafton Group Completes Eighth £25m Share Buyback Programme
Positive
May 11, 2026
Grafton Group has completed its eighth share buyback programme, which ran from 5 March to 8 May 2026 and involved repurchasing 2.75 million ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange. The shares, bought for cancellation at an average price of &#...
Stock Buyback
Grafton Cancels Further Shares as £25m Buyback Programme Progresses
Positive
May 8, 2026
Grafton Group plc has continued its previously announced £25 million share buyback programme, repurchasing 85,000 ordinary shares on 7 May 2026 on the London Stock Exchange for cancellation at a volume-weighted average price of £8.9035. ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Grafton Advances £25m Buyback With Latest Share Cancellation
Positive
May 7, 2026
Grafton Group has continued executing its £25 million share buyback, repurchasing 36,097 ordinary shares on 6 May for cancellation at a volume-weighted average price of £8.8541. The transaction, carried out via Deutsche Bank on the Londo...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Grafton Cancels 85,000 Shares as Buyback Passes 2.5 Million Mark
Positive
May 6, 2026
Grafton Group has continued its previously announced £25 million share buyback, repurchasing 85,000 ordinary shares on 5 May 2026 on the London Stock Exchange at a volume-weighted average price of £8.79 per share. These shares will be ca...
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