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AJ Bell Cancels Further Shares Under £50m Buyback Programme

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  • AJ Bell repurchased 40,000 shares as part of its £50m buyback, paying an average 457.23p per share.
  • Cancellation of the repurchased shares reduces total shares to 400.25 million, slightly boosting EPS and updating voting rights.
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AJ Bell Cancels Further Shares Under £50m Buyback Programme

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

AJ Bell plc has continued executing its previously announced share buyback programme of up to £50m by repurchasing 40,000 ordinary shares on 29 January 2026 through Jefferies International at prices between 454.60p and 459.60p, with a volume-weighted average price of 457.23p. The company plans to cancel these shares, reducing the total number of ordinary shares in issue to 400,248,295, a move that marginally enhances earnings per share and clarifies the updated total voting rights for investors under UK 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.

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

More about AJ BELL PLC

AJ Bell plc is a UK-listed financial services company operating in the investment and pensions sector, offering platforms and related services for retail investors and advisers. Its business focuses on providing access to investment markets through cost-effective, technology-driven solutions for savers and investors.

Average Trading Volume: 1,061,856

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £1.82B

Learn more about AJB stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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