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Standard Chartered ( (GB:STAN) ) has issued an announcement.
Standard Chartered PLC announced the purchase of 571,604 of its ordinary shares from Goldman Sachs International as part of its ongoing share buy-back programme. This transaction, which took place on December 5, 2025, involved a volume-weighted average price of 1,653.50 pence per share. The company plans to cancel these shares, reducing the total number of shares in issue to 2,271,169,065. 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 Buy with a £1855.00 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 a multinational banking and financial services company. It operates in consumer, corporate, and institutional banking and treasury services, with a focus on emerging markets across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
YTD Price Performance: 69.53%
Average Trading Volume: 4,888,860
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £37.11B
Find detailed analytics on STAN stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.