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title: "FirstGroup CFO Adds Shares Through Incentive Plan"
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description: "FirstGroup CFO Ryan Mangold acquired 83 shares via the Share Incentive Plan at £1.8105 per share, aligning executive interests with shareholders. The company maintains a 'Buy' rating with a £255 price target. Spark AI rates FGP as an 'Outperform', citing stable cash flow and low valuation despite leverage risks. FirstGroup is a UK transport operator with a £975M market cap."
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# FirstGroup CFO Adds Shares Through Incentive Plan

Firstgroup ( (GB:FGP) ) has shared an update.

FirstGroup plc has disclosed that its Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer, Ryan Mangold, acquired 83 ordinary shares in the company through its Share Incentive Plan. The purchase, executed at £1.8105 per share on the London Stock Exchange, reflects ongoing participation by senior management in the group’s employee share ownership scheme.

The transaction, formally notified under Article 19 of the Market Abuse Regulation, underscores FirstGroup’s adherence to regulatory requirements on PDMR share dealings. While small in scale, the move signals continued alignment of executive interests with shareholders and reinforces transparency around insider share transactions.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:FGP) stock is a Buy  
with a £255.00 price target.  
To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Firstgroup stock,  
see the GB:FGP Stock Forecast page.

**Spark’s Take on FGP Stock**

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, FGP is a Outperform.

The score is driven mainly by stable-to-improving financial quality led by strong cash flow, tempered by thin/volatile profitability and remaining leverage risk. Technicals are supportive with the price in a clear uptrend, though momentum indicators are stretched. Valuation is a notable positive given the low P/E and solid dividend yield, and the earnings call reinforced growth progress and shareholder returns despite cost and demand headwinds.

To see Spark’s full report on FGP stock,  
click here.

**More about Firstgroup**

FirstGroup plc is a UK-based transport operator focused on providing bus and rail services across key regional and urban markets. The company plays a significant role in the public transportation infrastructure, serving commuters and travellers through its portfolio of rail franchises and local bus networks.

**Average Trading Volume:** 1,277,487

**Technical Sentiment Signal:** Strong Buy

**Current Market Cap:** £975M

Find detailed analytics on FGP stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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