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AJ Bell Cancels Further Shares Under £50m Buyback Programme

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  • AJ Bell repurchased 40,000 shares under its £50m buyback at a 450.8p average price.
  • Cancellation of the shares cuts total stock to about 400.6m, lifting EPS and altering voting base.
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AJ Bell Cancels Further Shares Under £50m Buyback Programme

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An announcement from AJ BELL PLC ( (GB:AJB) ) is now available.

AJ Bell plc has continued execution of its previously announced share buyback programme of up to £50m, repurchasing 40,000 ordinary shares on 15 January 2026 through Jefferies International at a volume-weighted average price of 450.80 pence. The company plans to cancel these shares rather than hold them in treasury, reducing the total number of shares in issue to 400,637,365 and thereby slightly increasing earnings per share and altering the base of voting rights used by shareholders for regulatory disclosure calculations under FCA transparency rules.

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 stockbroking group, providing online investment, pension and ISA services to retail investors and financial advisers. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, it operates in the savings and investment sector, focusing on low-cost, technology-enabled access to funds, shares and other investment products for UK customers.

Average Trading Volume: 920,749

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £1.81B

For an in-depth examination of AJB stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.

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