AJ Bell Cancels 40,000 Shares Following Buyback Transaction

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

AJ Bell plc has repurchased 40,000 of its ordinary shares on 26 January 2026 via Jefferies International as part of its previously announced share buyback programme of up to £50m, paying prices between 452.00p and 464.00p per share at a volume-weighted average of 455.90p. The company intends to cancel these shares, reducing the total number of ordinary shares in issue to 400,357,386 and leaving no shares held in treasury, a move that marginally increases earnings per share and clarifies the updated total voting rights figure for shareholders under UK disclosure and transparency rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AJB) stock is a Hold with a £490.00 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 wealth management business that provides services such as online investment platforms, pension and ISA products, and dealing services for retail investors and financial advisers. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, it operates in the financial services sector with a focus on enabling individuals and advisers to manage and grow long-term savings and investments.

Average Trading Volume: 996,372

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £1.82B

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