AJ Bell cancels 50,000 shares as £50m buyback progresses

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

AJ Bell plc has continued its previously announced share buyback programme of up to £50m, repurchasing 50,000 ordinary shares on 18 February 2026 through Jefferies International at a volume-weighted average price of 425.71 pence. The company plans to cancel these shares, reducing its total shares in issue to 398,709,942 and leaving no shares held in treasury.

The reduction in share capital effectively increases the percentage ownership and voting power of remaining shareholders, and the new total share count now represents the company’s full voting rights base. AJ Bell has detailed the transactions across multiple trading venues, enabling investors to update regulatory notifications under the Financial Conduct Authority’s disclosure and transparency rules.

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 group that provides online investing, pensions and stockbroking services to retail and advised customers. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, the company focuses on low-cost, easy-to-use investment solutions in the UK savings and retirement market.

Average Trading Volume: 1,270,361

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £1.69B

For detailed information about AJB stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.