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

The latest announcement is out from AJ BELL PLC ( (GB:AJB) ).

AJ Bell plc has repurchased 40,000 of its ordinary shares on 19 January 2026 via Jefferies International as part of its ongoing share buyback programme of up to £50m launched in December 2025. The shares were bought at prices between 448.40p and 452.80p, with a volume-weighted average price of 450.85p, and will be cancelled rather than held in treasury, reducing the total shares in issue to 400,557,384 and leaving no treasury shares. The move marginally enhances earnings per share and consolidates voting power among remaining shareholders, while providing updated share capital and voting rights figures that investors must use for regulatory disclosure calculations under the FCA’s transparency rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AJB) stock is a Hold with a £520.00 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 advisers. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, the company focuses on low-cost, technology-driven platforms that give individuals and financial intermediaries access to shares, funds and other investment products.

Average Trading Volume: 933,859

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £1.82B

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