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The latest announcement is out from Standard Chartered ( (GB:STAN) ).
Standard Chartered has continued executing its previously announced share buy-back programme by purchasing 548,950 ordinary shares on 9 January 2026 from Goldman Sachs International, at prices ranging between 1,787.50 pence and 1,816.50 pence per share and a volume-weighted average price of 1,795.91 pence. The bank has so far deployed approximately US$1.14 billion on the buy-back and intends to cancel the newly repurchased shares, which will reduce the number of ordinary shares in issue to 2,259,753,944 and set the same figure as the total voting rights, effectively enhancing capital returns and potentially improving earnings per share for existing shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STAN) stock is a Hold with a £17.75 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Standard Chartered stock, see the GB:STAN Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:STAN Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:STAN is a Outperform.
Standard Chartered’s strong earnings performance and strategic initiatives, such as share buy-backs, contribute positively to its stock score. While financial performance is solid, challenges in cash flow and operational efficiency need attention. The technical analysis supports a positive outlook, and the valuation suggests reasonable pricing.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:STAN stock, click here.
More about Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered PLC is an international banking group offering retail, commercial and institutional banking services, with a focus on emerging and high-growth markets across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The group operates primarily through its network of branches and subsidiaries, providing financing, trade, cash management and wealth management services to individuals, corporations and financial institutions.
YTD Price Performance: -1.51%
Average Trading Volume: 5,074,490
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £40.53B
See more data about STAN stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.