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Quilter accelerates dual-listed share buyback, cancels repurchased stock

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  • Quilter is continuing its cross-market share buyback, repurchasing and cancelling stock.
  • The reduced share count underscores its capital return focus and may lift earnings.
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Quilter accelerates dual-listed share buyback, cancels repurchased stock

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An update from Quilter ( (GB:QLT) ) is now available.

Quilter plc has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing ordinary shares on both the London Stock Exchange and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange through Goldman Sachs International over the period 16–20 March 2026. The company intends to cancel all of these shares, reducing its share count and potentially enhancing earnings per share and capital efficiency for remaining investors.

Since 4 March 2026, Quilter has bought more than 5 million shares in London and over 1.5 million shares in Johannesburg, at a total cost of roughly £9 million and about ZAR 62.9 million respectively. Following the latest transactions, Quilter now has 1,397,486,643 ordinary shares in issue and holds no shares in treasury, underscoring a continued commitment to returning capital to shareholders via buybacks.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:QLT) stock is a Buy with a £212.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Quilter stock, see the GB:QLT Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on QLT Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, QLT is a Outperform.

The score is driven primarily by solid fundamentals (cash generation and low leverage) and a strong, confident earnings-call outlook with robust flow momentum and shareholder-return commitments. Offsetting factors are weaker near-term technicals and only moderate valuation support, alongside lingering profitability volatility and a guided step-up in costs.

To see Spark’s full report on QLT stock, click here.

More about Quilter

Quilter plc is a wealth management company listed in London and Johannesburg, focusing on investment platforms, advice, and asset management services for retail and high-net-worth clients. It operates across the U.K. and South Africa, serving investors seeking professionally managed, long-term savings and retirement solutions in competitive capital markets.

YTD Price Performance: -7.38%

Average Trading Volume: 3,431,499

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £2.28B

See more data about QLT stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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