Melrose Adds to Treasury Stock with January Share Buyback

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

Melrose Industries has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 145,581 ordinary shares on 20 January 2026 via Investec Bank at prices ranging between 605.40p and 626.80p, with a volume-weighted average price of 618.5989p. The company will hold these shares in treasury, bringing its treasury stock to 55,242,220 shares and leaving 1,256,233,101 ordinary shares in issue, a move that marginally reduces the free float and can enhance earnings per share over time, signalling ongoing capital-return commitments to shareholders.

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-listed industrial group that typically focuses on acquiring and improving engineering and manufacturing businesses before enhancing their performance and shareholder returns. Its operations are concentrated in advanced industrial sectors, and its shares trade on the London Stock Exchange.

Average Trading Volume: 2,822,793

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: £7.75B

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