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The latest update is out from Melrose ( (GB:MRO) ).
Melrose Industries has repurchased 140,420 of its ordinary shares on 22 January 2026 via Investec Bank at prices between 629.20p and 642.80p, with a volume-weighted average price of 638.1968p, and will hold the shares in treasury. Following this transaction, Melrose now holds 55,527,455 shares in treasury and has 1,255,947,866 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury, underscoring the continuation of its share buyback programme and signalling ongoing capital management that may be supportive of earnings per share and shareholder value over time.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MRO) stock is a Hold with a £613.00 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 focuses on buying, improving and selling engineering and manufacturing businesses, with its ordinary shares traded on the London Stock Exchange. The company is known for active portfolio management and returning capital to shareholders through mechanisms such as dividends and share buybacks.
Average Trading Volume: 2,882,985
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: £7.86B
See more insights into MRO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.