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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 at an average 458.03p under its £50m buyback.
  • The bought-back shares will be cancelled, cutting share count to 400.3 million and lifting voting stakes.
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AJ Bell Cancels 40,000 Shares in Ongoing £50m Buyback Programme

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

AJ Bell has repurchased 40,000 of its ordinary shares on 28 January 2026, at a volume-weighted average price of 458.03 pence, as part of its previously announced share buyback programme of up to £50m. The shares, acquired via Jefferies across multiple trading venues, will be cancelled rather than held in treasury, reducing the total number of ordinary shares in issue to 400,288,295 and thereby marginally increasing existing shareholders’ percentage ownership and voting rights, with the new figure serving as the reference point for regulatory disclosure thresholds.

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 group that provides online investment, pension and ISA products to retail and adviser clients, primarily serving the UK savings and investment market.

Average Trading Volume: 1,008,551

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £1.82B

For an in-depth examination of AJB stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.

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