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

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

AJ Bell plc has continued its previously announced share buyback programme of up to £50m with the repurchase of 100,000 ordinary shares on 12 January 2026, executed via Jefferies International at a volume-weighted average price of 451.57 pence per share. The company plans to cancel these shares, reducing the total number of ordinary shares in issue to 400,757,365 and leaving no shares held in treasury, a move that marginally enhances earnings per share and clarifies the updated voting rights position for investors under UK disclosure and transparency rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AJB) stock is a Hold with a £460.00 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.

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More about AJ BELL PLC

AJ Bell plc is a UK-based investment platform and financial services group that provides online investment, pension and stockbroking services to retail investors and financial advisers. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, it operates in the wealth management and retail investment sector, focusing on low-cost, technology-driven platforms for managing pensions, ISAs and general investment accounts.

Average Trading Volume: 918,355

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £1.81B

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