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AJ Bell Cancels Further Shares Under £50m Buyback Programme

Story Highlights
  • AJ Bell repurchased 39,998 shares on 22 January 2026 under its ongoing £50m buyback, at an average 468.86p.
  • All repurchased shares will be cancelled, cutting the share count to 400.4 million and modestly enhancing investor holdings.
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AJ Bell Cancels Further Shares Under £50m Buyback Programme

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

AJ Bell plc has continued executing its previously announced £50m share buyback programme, repurchasing 39,998 ordinary shares on 22 January 2026 through Jefferies International at a volume-weighted average price of 468.86 pence per share. The company plans to cancel all of these shares, reducing the total number of ordinary shares in issue to 400,437,386 and leaving no shares held in treasury, a move that marginally enhances earnings per share and consolidates voting rights for remaining shareholders while signalling ongoing confidence in the group’s financial position.

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.

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 financial services provider that offers online trading, pensions, and investment solutions to retail investors and financial advisers. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, the company focuses on low-cost, easy-access products for the UK savings and investment market.

Average Trading Volume: 982,177

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £1.77B

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

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