Melrose Adds to Treasury Stock with Latest Share Buyback

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

Melrose Industries PLC has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 141,449 ordinary shares on 19 January 2026 through Investec Bank at prices ranging between 618.60p and 637.20p, with a volume‑weighted average price of 630.77p. The company intends to hold these shares in treasury, bringing its treasury holding to 55,096,639 shares and leaving 1,256,378,682 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury, a move that incrementally enhances capital management flexibility and can support earnings per share for remaining investors.

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 acquires and improves manufacturing businesses, with a focus on engineering and industrial companies whose performance it seeks to enhance and later crystallise value for shareholders.

Average Trading Volume: 2,874,015

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: £8.05B

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