Melrose Adds to Treasury Stock with Fresh Share Buyback

Melrose ( (GB:MRO) ) just unveiled an announcement.

Melrose Industries PLC has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 144,907 ordinary shares on 12 January 2026 at prices between 623.0p and 635.6p, with a volume‑weighted average price of 631.36p, through Investec Bank. The company intends to hold the shares in treasury, bringing its treasury holdings to 54,389,836 shares and leaving 1,257,085,485 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury, a move that marginally reduces the free float and can enhance earnings per share while signalling confidence in the group’s valuation and capital position to shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MRO) stock is a Sell with a £430.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Melrose stock, see the GB:MRO Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:MRO Stock

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

Melrose Industries’ overall stock score is primarily impacted by its financial performance challenges, including declining revenue and negative cash flows. Technical analysis indicates mixed signals, with bearish momentum and neutral indicators. Valuation metrics suggest moderate pricing, but the low dividend yield limits income potential. While corporate events like share buybacks and leadership changes are positive, they do not significantly offset the financial and technical challenges.

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More about Melrose

Melrose Industries PLC is a UK-listed industrial group that focuses on acquiring and improving manufacturing and engineering businesses, typically operating in advanced engineering sectors and serving global industrial and aerospace markets.

Average Trading Volume: 2,861,204

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: £7.86B

See more insights into MRO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.