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Standard Chartered ( (GB:STAN) ) has shared an update.
Standard Chartered PLC has continued its ongoing share buy-back programme, repurchasing 541,525 ordinary shares on 22 January 2026 from Goldman Sachs International at a volume-weighted average price of 1,861.20 pence per share across the London Stock Exchange and Cboe trading venues. The bank has so far applied roughly US$1.26 billion to the buy-back and intends to cancel the newly repurchased shares, reducing its share count to 2,254,898,789 ordinary shares in issue and thereby marginally increasing the ownership stake and voting power of remaining shareholders, underscoring management’s commitment to capital returns and balance-sheet optimisation.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STAN) stock is a Hold with a £2008.00 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 focus on emerging and fast-growing markets across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Its primary activities include deposit-taking, lending, trade finance, cash management, and wealth management for corporate and individual clients worldwide.
Average Trading Volume: 4,749,097
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £41.44B
For an in-depth examination of STAN stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.