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Standard Chartered ( (GB:STAN) ) has provided an update.
Standard Chartered has continued its previously announced share buy-back programme by repurchasing 548,950 of its US$0.50 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 across multiple trading venues. The bank has now deployed approximately US$1.14 billion under this programme and intends to cancel the newly repurchased shares, reducing its ordinary shares in issue to 2,259,753,944 and thereby tightening its share capital base, which is expected to support earnings per share and reinforce capital management discipline for 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 that provides a broad range of financial services, including retail, commercial, and institutional banking, with a focus on emerging and fast-growing markets. The group’s shares are listed in London and it actively manages its capital structure through measures such as share buy-back programmes to enhance shareholder value and optimise its balance sheet.
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.