--- title: "Berkeley Group Cancels 89,024 Shares in Latest Buyback Move" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/284424657.md" description: "The Berkeley Group Holdings has repurchased 89,024 ordinary shares for cancellation, reducing its share count to 93,169,277. This buyback, executed through Barclays Bank, reflects confidence in the company's financial position and aims to enhance earnings per share. Analysts currently rate the stock as a Sell with a price target of £2990.00, while some view it as an Outperform due to strong valuation metrics despite challenges in revenue growth. The company focuses on residential property development in London and the South of England." datetime: "2026-04-28T16:36:08.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/284424657.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/284424657.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/284424657.md) --- # Berkeley Group Cancels 89,024 Shares in Latest Buyback Move ### Claim 55% Off TipRanks - Unlock hedge fund-level data and powerful investing tools for smarter, sharper decisions - Discover top-performing stock ideas and upgrade to a portfolio of market leaders with Smart Investor Picks An update from The Berkeley Group Holdings ( (GB:BKG) ) is now available. The Berkeley Group Holdings plc has continued its capital management programme by repurchasing 89,024 of its ordinary shares for cancellation on 28 April 2026, at prices between 3,216p and 3,260p per share. The transaction, executed through Barclays Bank under existing shareholder authority, reduces the company’s share count to 93,169,277, altering the base used for calculating major shareholdings under UK disclosure rules. By cancelling rather than holding the repurchased shares in treasury, Berkeley effectively concentrates existing shareholders’ equity interests and may enhance earnings per share over time. The move signals ongoing confidence in the group’s financial position and returns policy, with implications for investors who must now reference the lower shares-in-issue figure when assessing and reporting their ownership stakes. The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BKG) stock is a Sell with a £2990.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on The Berkeley Group Holdings stock, see the GB:BKG Stock Forecast page. **Spark’s Take on BKG Stock** According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, BKG is a Outperform. The overall stock score is primarily driven by strong valuation metrics, including a low P/E ratio and high dividend yield, which suggest potential undervaluation. However, technical indicators reflect a bearish trend, and financial performance highlights challenges in revenue growth and cash flow generation. Recent positive corporate events, while not weighted, support a positive outlook. To see Spark’s full report on BKG stock, click here. **More about The Berkeley Group Holdings** The Berkeley Group Holdings plc is a UK-based residential property developer focused on building homes, primarily in London and the South of England. The company operates in the housebuilding and urban regeneration sector, targeting both owner-occupiers and investors in higher-value urban markets. **Average Trading Volume:** 420,225 **Technical Sentiment Signal:** Sell **Current Market Cap:** £3.07B Learn more about BKG stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page. ### Related Stocks - [BKG.UK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BKG.UK.md) - [BARC.UK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BARC.UK.md) - [BCS.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BCS.US.md) ## Related News & Research - [Berkeley Group Executive Chair Increases Stake with Share Purchase](https://longbridge.com/en/news/284369394.md) - [Berkeley Expects FY26 Pre-Tax Profit Of £450 Million](https://longbridge.com/en/news/281311162.md) - [Robert De Niro angers locals with plan for Nobu rural retreat](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286595277.md) - [Commercial Electricity Use Will Surpass Residential In 2027, As Price Surge Set To Continue: EIA](https://longbridge.com/en/news/287099255.md) - [Gold Li Holdings Berhad Celebrates Successful ACE Market Entry](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286730769.md)