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Investec Steps Up Dual-Listed Share Buybacks on LSE and JSE

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  • Investec Limited expanded its buyback programme by purchasing Investec plc shares on the LSE and JSE, treating them as treasury in group accounts.
  • The group also repurchased and will cancel Investec Limited shares on the JSE, reducing shares in issue and supporting capital management aims.
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Investec Steps Up Dual-Listed Share Buybacks on LSE and JSE

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An update from Investec ( (GB:INVP) ) is now available.

Investec Limited has continued executing its previously announced share purchase and buyback programme, acquiring Investec plc ordinary shares on both the London Stock Exchange and Johannesburg Stock Exchange between 11 and 16 December 2025. Over this period, the company bought 1,046,635 plc shares in London at an average price of GBP 5.2640 and 300,000 plc shares in Johannesburg at an average price of R118.3715, intending to treat these shares as if they were treasury shares in the group’s consolidated annual financial statements. Since the programme’s start on 20 August 2025, Investec Limited has accumulated more than 5.0 million plc shares in London and about 3.9 million plc shares in Johannesburg, signalling an ongoing commitment to capital management and potential enhancement of earnings per share. In parallel, Investec Limited repurchased 304,950 of its own ordinary shares on the JSE at an average price of R118.1209, bringing total Limited-share repurchases since August to over 2.5 million shares; these shares will be cancelled and reinstated as authorised but unissued capital, effectively reducing the number of shares in issue and potentially supporting shareholder value over time.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:INVP) stock is a Buy with a £660.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Investec stock, see the GB:INVP Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:INVP Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:INVP is a Neutral.

Investec’s overall score reflects a mixed financial performance with strong profitability but declining revenue and liquidity challenges. Technical analysis signals a bearish trend, while valuation indicates potential undervaluation. Recent earnings call data is positive, highlighting robust business growth and improved shareholder returns, despite some cost pressures.

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

More about Investec

Investec Limited and Investec plc form a specialist banking and wealth management group dual-listed in South Africa and the UK. The group’s shares trade on multiple exchanges, including the JSE, LSE, NSX and BSE, reflecting its focus on providing financial services to clients across Southern Africa and international markets.

Average Trading Volume: 1,712,831

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: £10.06B

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

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