Melrose Boosts Treasury Stock with Further Share Buyback

Melrose ( (GB:MRO) ) has issued an announcement.

Melrose Industries has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 144,815 ordinary shares on 21 January 2026 through Investec Bank at prices ranging between 623.40p and 642.20p, with a volume-weighted average price of 631.33p. The company will hold these shares in treasury, bringing its treasury holding to 55,387,035 shares and leaving 1,256,088,286 ordinary shares in issue, a move that marginally reduces the free float and can enhance earnings per share over time as part of its broader capital return strategy.

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 is a UK-listed industrial group that focuses on acquiring and improving manufacturing and engineering businesses, typically in specialist industrial and aerospace markets, before returning value to shareholders through restructurings, disposals and capital returns.

Average Trading Volume: 2,862,889

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: £7.86B

For a thorough assessment of MRO stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.