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

AJ BELL PLC ( (GB:AJB) ) has issued an announcement.

AJ Bell plc has repurchased 40,000 of its ordinary shares on 10 February 2026 through Jefferies International as part of its previously announced £50 million share buyback programme. The shares were bought at prices between 450p and 461p, with a volume-weighted average price of 456.76p.

The company plans to cancel the repurchased shares, reducing its total shares in issue to 399,928,295 and leaving no shares held in treasury. This reduction in share count tightens the free float, potentially enhancing earnings per share and signalling continued capital-return discipline to investors while clarifying the new total voting rights for regulatory disclosure purposes.

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 financial services provider that offers online investment, pension and ISA products to retail investors and advisers. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, the company focuses on low-cost, technology-driven investment solutions in the UK savings and retirement market.

Average Trading Volume: 1,171,179

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £1.82B

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