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

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  • AJ Bell repurchased 40,000 ordinary shares under its ongoing £50m buyback programme.
  • The repurchased shares will be cancelled, reducing share count and marginally boosting existing investors’ voting stakes.
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AJ Bell Cancels 40,000 Shares Under £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 15 January 2026 as part of its previously announced share buyback programme of up to £50m, paying a volume-weighted average price of 450.8 pence per share. The company intends to cancel these shares, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue to 400,637,365 with no shares held in treasury, which in turn slightly increases the relative voting stake of existing shareholders and may support earnings per share and capital efficiency, while providing a new reference figure for regulatory disclosure of voting rights.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AJB) stock is a Hold with a £460.00 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 provider that offers online trading, pensions, and investment solutions to retail and institutional customers, primarily through stockbroking and platform services listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Average Trading Volume: 920,749

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £1.81B

See more data about AJB stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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