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Melrose ( (GB:MRO) ) has issued an announcement.
Melrose Industries PLC has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 144,449 ordinary shares on 29 January 2026 via Investec Bank at prices between 623.20p and 632.20p, with a volume-weighted average price of 628.4226p. The repurchased shares will be held in treasury, taking the company’s treasury holding to 56,238,587 shares and leaving 1,255,236,734 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury, a move that can support earnings per share and signals ongoing capital-return discipline to investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MRO) stock is a Hold with a £609.00 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 typically acquires and improves manufacturing and engineering businesses, operating them with a focus on enhancing operational performance and long-term shareholder value.
Average Trading Volume: 2,970,331
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: £7.88B
For an in-depth examination of MRO stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.