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Melrose ( (GB:MRO) ) has shared an announcement.
Melrose Industries PLC has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 57,475 ordinary shares on 24 December 2025 through Investec Bank at a volume-weighted average price of 581.3585 pence per share, within a trading range of 578.00 to 584.60 pence. The company will hold these shares in treasury, bringing its treasury holding to 53,105,178 shares and leaving 1,258,370,143 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury, a move that marginally reduces the effective free float and can be supportive of earnings per share and capital return objectives for existing shareholders.
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-listed industrial holding company that acquires and improves manufacturing and engineering businesses, typically with a focus on enhancing operational performance and shareholder returns before potential disposal. The group is known for active portfolio management and disciplined capital allocation, including the use of share buybacks and treasury share management as part of its financial strategy.
Average Trading Volume: 3,170,425
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £7.37B
For an in-depth examination of MRO stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.