JD Sports buys back 7.50 million shares: 4,708,753,298 votes remain for JD Sports stock

Published on 10/27/2026 at 13:26 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

JD Sports reported GBP 5.90 billion revenue for fiscal 2027 second-quarter results. JD Sports stock costs EUR 1.12 at a GBP 4.4 billion value.

Buyback and trading facts

JD Sports purchased 7.50 million shares for cancellation on October 26, 2026.
The Group reported 4,800 stores across 51 countries on its investor page.
JD Sports stock trades at EUR 1.12 at 1:20 p.m. CET at Lang & Schwarz on October 27, 2026.
Kath Smith is scheduled to leave the board on January 19, 2027.

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JD Sports Fashion (ISIN GB00BM8Q5M07) bought 7.50 million shares for cancellation in the latest phase of its buyback program, according to JD Sports on October 26, 2026. The transaction leaves 4,708,753,298 voting rights outstanding.

Buyback adds to the capital story

The company purchased the shares between October 19 and October 23 through Peel Hunt as part of the second tranche announced on August 3, 2026. The largest daily purchase was 1,657,968 shares on October 19, while the smallest was 996,831 shares on October 23.

The buyback follows a difficult first half. JD Sports reported adjusted profit before tax of GBP 282 million for the first half of fiscal 2027, down 19.70 percent year over year, while sales declined 0.80 percent at constant currencies, according to DirectorsTalk Interviews on September 23, 2026.

What does the operating base show?

The retailer's scale remains substantial. Its investor page lists more than 4,800 stores across 51 countries and FY26 revenue of GBP 12,662 million, alongside GBP 852 million of profit before tax and adjusting items and GBP 462 million of free cash flow.

Three dates shape the next view

In chronological order, Shore Capital cut its JD Sports target from GBp 81.00 to GBp 75.00 on October 2, 2026, according to the cited market coverage. Kath Smith announced her departure as senior independent director on October 16, 2026, with the board change effective January 19, 2027, according to Investegate. The October 26 buyback announcement is the latest event.

Dates for the trading calendar

The next trading statement is scheduled for November 18, 2026, according to RTTNews. The board change takes effect on January 19, 2027.

Stock price and investor perspective

For investors, the buyback offers a capital-return counterweight to weaker first-half profitability. The operating base is large, but the November trading statement will provide the next dated test of demand and margin pressure.

JD Sports stock was trading at EUR 1.12 at Lang & Schwarz on October 27, 2026 at 1:20 p.m. CET.

The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of JD Sports stock.