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An update from Melrose ( (GB:MRO) ) is now available.
Melrose Industries has repurchased 146,161 of its own ordinary shares on 6 January 2026 via Investec Bank at prices ranging between 617.40p and 625.60p, at a volume-weighted average price of 621.3855p. The shares, bought on the London Stock Exchange, will be held in treasury, bringing its treasury holding to 53,810,095 shares and leaving 1,257,665,226 ordinary shares in issue, a move that slightly reduces the free float and may support earnings per share and capital return objectives under the company’s ongoing buyback programme.
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 group that typically focuses on acquiring and improving engineering and manufacturing businesses before enhancing their performance and shareholder returns.
Average Trading Volume: 3,011,717
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: £7.8B
Learn more about MRO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.