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An update from Melrose ( (GB:MRO) ) is now available.
Melrose Industries has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 152,957 ordinary shares on 2 January 2026 via Investec Bank at prices ranging between 594.40p and 611.20p, with a volume-weighted average price of 602.3925p. The repurchased shares will be held in treasury, bringing the company’s treasury position to 53,609,670 shares and leaving 1,257,865,651 shares in issue excluding treasury, a move that marginally reduces the stock’s free float and can support earnings per share and capital-return objectives for shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MRO) stock is a Hold with a £600.00 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 is a UK-listed industrial holding company that typically acquires and improves underperforming manufacturing and engineering businesses before seeking to enhance shareholder value through restructuring, efficiency gains and capital returns. Its shares trade on the London Stock Exchange and it is a constituent of major UK equity indices, making it a widely held stock among institutional and retail investors.
Average Trading Volume: 2,988,742
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: £7.67B
For an in-depth examination of MRO stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.