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Standard Chartered ( (GB:STAN) ) has issued an update.
Standard Chartered PLC announced the purchase of 716,000 of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buy-back program. The shares were bought at prices ranging from 1,195 to 1,219 GB pence, with a volume-weighted average price of 1,206.5952 GB pence. The company plans to cancel these shares, reducing the total number of shares in issue to 2,331,979,051, which will also be the total number of voting rights. This move is part of Standard Chartered’s strategy to manage its capital structure and enhance shareholder value.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STAN) stock is a Hold with a £8.15 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 technical performance and effective capital management drive a high overall score, supported by solid financials. Challenges in cash flow and geopolitical risks slightly temper the outlook.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:STAN stock, click here.
More about Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered PLC is a leading international banking group, offering a wide range of financial services including personal banking, corporate banking, and wealth management. The company operates across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, focusing on emerging markets.
Average Trading Volume: 6,661,964
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £28.23B
See more data about STAN stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.