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The latest announcement is out from Melrose ( (GB:MRO) ).
Melrose Industries PLC has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 157,642 ordinary shares on 19 December 2025 via Investec Bank at prices ranging between 561p and 580p, with a volume-weighted average price of 573.649p. The shares will be held in treasury, bringing Melrose’s treasury stock to 52,737,067 shares and leaving 1,258,738,254 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury, a move that marginally reduces the free float and can enhance earnings per share over time while signalling ongoing management confidence and disciplined capital returns to investors.
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 PLC is a UK-based industrial group listed on the London Stock Exchange, known for acquiring and improving underperforming manufacturing and engineering businesses before enhancing their performance and returning value to shareholders. The company focuses on active portfolio management and disciplined capital allocation, often using share buybacks and other tools to optimise its balance sheet and shareholder returns.
Average Trading Volume: 3,207,626
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £7.26B
See more data about MRO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.