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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, repurchasing 458,902 ordinary shares on 19 December 2025 from Goldman Sachs International at a volume-weighted average price of 1,789.47 pence, across the London Stock Exchange and Cboe venues. The bank has now deployed nearly US$1 billion under the buy-back and intends to cancel the repurchased shares, reducing the number of shares in issue to 2,265,711,794 and consequently increasing earnings per share and capital return to shareholders, underscoring management’s confidence in the group’s capital position and long-term prospects.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STAN) stock is a Buy with a £1965.00 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 an international banking group headquartered in London, providing retail, commercial and institutional banking services with a strong focus on emerging markets across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Its primary activities include deposits, lending, trade finance, wealth management and treasury services, serving both individual and corporate clients in key global financial centres and high-growth economies.
YTD Price Performance: 85.51%
Average Trading Volume: 5,343,956
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £40.5B
Learn more about STAN stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.