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AJ Bell Cancels 40,000 Shares in Ongoing £50m Buyback Programme

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  • AJ Bell repurchased 40,000 shares under its £50m buyback, paying about 463p each.
  • The bought-back shares will be cancelled, cutting shares in issue to 400.4 million and resetting voting rights.
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AJ Bell Cancels 40,000 Shares in Ongoing £50m Buyback Programme

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AJ BELL PLC ( (GB:AJB) ) just unveiled an announcement.

AJ Bell plc has repurchased 40,000 of its ordinary shares on 23 January 2026, at prices ranging between 457.80p and 464.80p per share, as part of its previously announced share buyback programme of up to £50m. The shares, acquired via Jefferies International across multiple trading venues, will be cancelled rather than held in treasury, reducing the total shares in issue to 400,397,386 and setting the new total voting rights figure for regulatory disclosure purposes, which marginally enhances earnings per share and signals continued capital-return discipline to shareholders.

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.

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 provides online investment, pension and ISA products to retail investors and financial advisers. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, it focuses on low-cost, self-directed and advised investment services in the UK savings and investment market.

Average Trading Volume: 982,008

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £1.86B

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

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