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

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  • AJ Bell repurchased 40,000 ordinary shares on 27 January 2026 under its £50m buyback programme.
  • The repurchased shares will be cancelled, reducing shares in issue to 400.3 million and marginally boosting remaining investors’ stake.
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AJ Bell Cancels 40,000 Shares Under Ongoing £50m Buyback Programme

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

AJ Bell plc has repurchased 40,000 of its ordinary shares on 27 January 2026 as part of its previously announced share buyback programme of up to £50m, with prices paid ranging between 455.40p and 460.60p per share and a volume-weighted average price of 458.85p. The company will cancel the shares bought back, reducing its total shares in issue to 400,328,295, thereby slightly increasing earnings per share and consolidating voting power for remaining investors, while providing updated share capital and voting rights information 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.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:AJB stock, click here.

More about AJ BELL PLC

AJ Bell plc is a UK-listed investment platform and financial services company that provides online investment, pension and stockbroking services to retail investors and advisers. Its shares are traded on the London Stock Exchange, and the company has an established presence in the UK savings and investment market.

Average Trading Volume: 996,372

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £1.82B

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

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