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

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

AJ Bell plc has continued to execute its previously announced share buyback programme of up to £50m, repurchasing 100,000 ordinary shares on 19 December 2025 via Jefferies International at a volume-weighted average price of 450.64 pence. The company plans to cancel these shares rather than hold them in treasury, reducing the total number of shares in issue to 400,949,956 and thereby slightly increasing the ownership percentage and voting power of remaining shareholders, which may support earnings per share and signal management’s confidence in the business.

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.

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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, the company focuses on low-cost, technology-driven solutions for managing ISAs, SIPPs and general investment accounts in the UK savings and investment market.

Average Trading Volume: 875,905

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £1.78B

For a thorough assessment of AJB stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.