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An announcement from Melrose ( (GB:MRO) ) is now available.
Melrose Industries PLC continued its share buyback activity with the repurchase of 163,458 ordinary shares on 18 December 2025, executed through Investec Bank at prices between 548.00p and 567.40p, with a volume-weighted average price of 554.4555p. The shares will be held in treasury, bringing Melrose’s treasury holding to 52,579,425 shares and leaving 1,258,895,896 shares in issue excluding treasury, a move that effectively reduces the free float and can enhance earnings per share and capital-return credentials for remaining 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 PLC is a UK-based industrial group listed on the London Stock Exchange, known for acquiring and improving underperforming manufacturing and engineering businesses before ultimately returning value to shareholders. The company focuses on enhancing operational performance and capital allocation efficiency across its portfolio, positioning itself as an active manager of industrial assets rather than a long-term operator.
Average Trading Volume: 3,180,346
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £6.93B
Find detailed analytics on MRO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.