Melrose Adds to Treasury Stock with Further Share Buyback

Melrose ( (GB:MRO) ) has shared an update.

Melrose Industries PLC has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 140,479 ordinary shares on 15 January 2026 via Investec Bank at prices ranging between 630p and 638p, with a volume‑weighted average price of 633.98p. The repurchased shares will be held in treasury, bringing the company’s treasury stock to 54,813,726 shares and leaving 1,256,661,595 ordinary shares in issue, a move that marginally reduces the free float and can enhance earnings per share and capital returns for remaining investors as part of Melrose’s ongoing shareholder‑focused capital allocation strategy.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MRO) stock is a Hold with a £615.00 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.

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

More about Melrose

Melrose Industries PLC is a UK-listed industrial group that specialises in acquiring and improving manufacturing and engineering businesses, with its shares traded on the London Stock Exchange and a shareholder base focused on capital returns and operational efficiency.

Average Trading Volume: 2,849,612

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: £7.97B

For detailed information about MRO stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.