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Melrose ( (GB:MRO) ) has provided an update.
Melrose Industries PLC has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 141,697 ordinary shares on 26 January 2026 via Investec Bank at prices between 628.40p and 641.00p, with a volume-weighted average price of 634.6934p. The shares will be held in treasury, taking treasury holdings to 55,811,196 shares and leaving 1,255,664,125 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury, underscoring the group’s ongoing capital-return programme and its efforts to manage its share capital and potentially enhance earnings per share for investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MRO) stock is a Hold with a £614.00 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 acquires and improves engineering and manufacturing businesses, typically with a focus on operational turnaround and value creation for shareholders. The company operates through a portfolio of industrial assets and uses active capital management, including share buybacks and treasury share holdings, as part of its strategy to enhance returns.
Average Trading Volume: 2,944,979
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: £7.95B
See more insights into MRO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.