ITV buys back more than 102 million shares as analysts hold ITV stock

Published on 10/25/2026 at 12:40 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

ITV repurchased more than 102 million shares since July, including purchases through October 16, 2026. ITV stock has six analyst estimates for November 10.

Share buyback and reporting date

ITV had repurchased more than 102 million shares by October 16, 2026.
The company held 167,879,539 shares in treasury after the latest purchases.
Six analysts contributed to ITV's consensus for the nine months ended September 30, 2026.
ITV's next sales and revenue release is scheduled for November 10, 2026.

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ITV (ISIN GB0033986497) had repurchased more than 102 million shares since launching its buyback in July 2026, with the latest purchases covering October 12 through October 16. The Globe and Mail said the shares were being held in treasury rather than cancelled.

What does the buyback change?

The latest transactions left ITV with 167,879,539 shares in treasury and 3,690,788,957 ordinary shares in issue, according to The Globe and Mail. That structure changes the effective voting base while leaving the repurchased shares available in treasury.

Three dates shape the story

On July 31, 2026, ITV presented its half-year results and announced a GBP 100.0 million buyback, according to Corfe Capital. On October 16, 2026, the latest purchase period closed with the company holding 167,879,539 shares in treasury. On October 22, 2026, ITV published consensus material for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, based on estimates from six analysts.

When does ITV report next?

MarketScreener lists November 10, 2026 as the date for ITV's sales and revenue release for the third quarter. A separate calendar entry identifies November 24, 2026 as the payment date for the 1.7 pence interim dividend declared for the six months ended June 30, 2026.

Capital returns remain the market question

The buyback gives ITV a measurable capital-return narrative, but the next reporting date will provide the next company-specific test of operating performance. For investors, the key distinction is between shares held in treasury and shares remaining in issue, because the two figures affect voting rights and the effective equity base differently.

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