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AJ Bell Cancels 100,000 Shares as Part of £50m Buyback Programme

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  • AJ Bell repurchased 100,000 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing £50m buyback programme.
  • The repurchased shares will be cancelled, reducing share capital and slightly enhancing existing investors’ ownership stakes.
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AJ Bell Cancels 100,000 Shares as Part of £50m Buyback Programme

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AJ BELL PLC ( (GB:AJB) ) has issued an announcement.

AJ Bell plc has continued to execute its previously announced share buyback programme of up to £50m, repurchasing 100,000 ordinary shares on 6 January 2026 via Jefferies International Limited at a volume-weighted average price of 454.22 pence. The company plans to cancel these shares, reducing its total shares in issue to 400,749,956 with no shares held in treasury, a move that marginally enhances earnings per share and consolidates existing shareholders’ voting interests in line with UK market practice on capital returns.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AJB) stock is a Hold with a £518.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on AJ BELL PLC stock, see the GB:AJB Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:AJB Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:AJB is a Neutral.

AJ Bell PLC’s strong financial performance is the most significant factor, highlighting robust growth and profitability. However, technical analysis indicates bearish momentum, which negatively impacts the overall score. The valuation is fair but not compelling enough to offset the technical weaknesses.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:AJB stock, click here.

More about AJ BELL PLC

AJ Bell plc is a UK-based investment platform and financial services company that offers online investment, pension and stockbroking services. It primarily serves retail investors and advisers, providing access to a wide range of funds, shares and other investment products listed on markets such as the London Stock Exchange and other European trading venues.

Average Trading Volume: 885,716

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £1.81B

For detailed information about AJB stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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