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AJ Bell Cancels 100,000 Shares in Ongoing £50m Buyback

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  • AJ Bell repurchased 100,000 shares under its £50m buyback, paying around 450p each.
  • The shares will be cancelled, cutting the share count to 401,049,956 and boosting holder influence.
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AJ Bell Cancels 100,000 Shares in Ongoing £50m Buyback

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An announcement from AJ BELL PLC ( (GB:AJB) ) is now available.

AJ Bell plc has repurchased 100,000 of its ordinary shares on 18 December 2025 through Jefferies International as part of its previously announced share buyback programme of up to £50m. The shares were bought at prices between 444.40p and 453.60p, with a volume-weighted average price of 449.89p, and will be cancelled rather than held in treasury, reducing the company’s total shares in issue to 401,049,956. This move slightly enhances earnings per share and consolidates existing shareholders’ voting power, underscoring the company’s ongoing capital management strategy and signalling confidence in its financial position.

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 group that provides online investment, pension and stockbroking services to retail investors and financial advisers. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, it focuses on low-cost, technology-driven solutions for managing ISAs, SIPPs and general investment accounts, serving the growing UK savings and retirement market.

Average Trading Volume: 823,954

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £1.79B

Learn more about AJB stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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