Melrose Buys Back 141,756 Shares for Treasury in Ongoing Capital Return

Melrose ( (GB:MRO) ) just unveiled an announcement.

Melrose Industries PLC has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 141,756 ordinary shares on 27 January 2026 via Investec Bank at prices ranging between 632.40p and 642.80p, with a volume‑weighted average price of 638.2752p. The shares will be held in treasury, bringing Melrose’s treasury stock to 55,952,952 shares and leaving 1,255,522,369 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury, a move that marginally reduces the free float and can enhance earnings per share over time while signalling confidence in the company’s valuation and capital position.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MRO) stock is a Hold with a £623.00 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 acquires and improves manufacturing and engineering businesses, focusing on enhancing operational performance and shareholder returns through active portfolio management and capital allocation, including share buyback programmes.

Average Trading Volume: 2,944,979

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: £7.95B

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