Greencoat UK Wind PLC (LSE:UKW) has continued to execute its ongoing share buyback programme, repurchasing 49,996 ordinary shares on 27 January 2026 at a weighted average price of 96.41 pence per share. The shares will be held in treasury, increasing total treasury holdings to 148,594,778 and reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue to 2,158,853,878.
The latest transaction marginally reduces the company’s free float and may provide a small uplift to earnings per share over time. It also updates the share capital base used for disclosure and transparency calculations under FCA rules. The buyback forms part of Greencoat UK Wind’s broader capital management strategy, reflecting the board’s approach to balancing shareholder returns with maintaining a prudent balance sheet.
From an outlook perspective, the investment case is mixed. Recent periods have seen a sharp deterioration in reported profitability and revenue, although this has been partly offset by strong cash generation and a manageable financial position. Valuation support comes from the trust’s high dividend yield, though this is tempered by a negative P/E ratio. Share price technical indicators are mildly bearish, with the stock trading below key moving averages and a negative MACD signal, while ongoing buybacks offer a modest positive counterbalance alongside some noted regulatory risk.
More about Greencoat UK Wind
Greencoat UK Wind PLC is a London-listed renewable infrastructure investment company focused on acquiring and operating UK wind farms. The company provides investors with exposure to long-term, inflation-linked cash flows generated from onshore and offshore wind assets, positioning itself as a specialist vehicle within the listed renewables and clean energy infrastructure sector.
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