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Melrose ( (GB:MRO) ) just unveiled an update.
Melrose Industries PLC has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 143,317 ordinary shares on 13 January 2026 via Investec Bank at prices ranging between 631.4p and 645.2p, with a volume-weighted average price of 636.0633p. The company intends to hold these shares in treasury, bringing its total treasury holding to 54,533,153 shares and leaving 1,256,942,168 ordinary shares in issue, a move that marginally reduces the free float and may support earnings per share and capital return objectives for existing shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MRO) stock is a Buy with a £800.00 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 focuses on acquiring and improving underperforming manufacturing and engineering businesses before enhancing their value for shareholders.
Average Trading Volume: 2,861,204
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: £7.86B
Find detailed analytics on MRO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.