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, repurchasing 141,464 ordinary shares on 16 January 2026 via Investec Bank at prices ranging between 633.60p and 640.60p, with a volume-weighted average price of 637.84p. The shares will be held in treasury, taking the company’s treasury holding to 54,955,190 shares and leaving 1,256,520,131 shares in issue, a move that marginally reduces the stock’s free float and can enhance earnings per share over time, underlining the group’s ongoing capital-return strategy for investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MRO) stock is a Hold with a £622.00 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-based industrial group listed in London that specialises in buying, improving and ultimately selling manufacturing and engineering businesses, with a focus on enhancing operational performance and shareholder returns across its portfolio.

Average Trading Volume: 2,886,079

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: £8.05B

Find detailed analytics on MRO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.