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Standard Chartered Executes Share Buy-back to Optimize Capital Structure

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Standard Chartered Executes Share Buy-back to Optimize Capital Structure

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An announcement from Standard Chartered ( (GB:STAN) ) is now available.

Standard Chartered PLC has executed a share buy-back program, purchasing 551,595 of its ordinary shares on 20 August 2025, at a volume-weighted average price of 1,349.27 pence per share. This move is part of a strategic initiative to optimize the company’s capital structure, with the intention to cancel the purchased shares, thereby reducing the total number of shares in issue to 2,308,467,771. This action is expected to enhance shareholder value and is conducted in compliance with regulatory requirements.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STAN) stock is a Buy with a £1508.00 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 call performance and attractive valuation are key strengths. Financial performance is solid but challenged by declining cash flows. Technical indicators show a positive trend, supporting the overall score.

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, primarily focused on providing financial services such as personal and business banking, wealth management, and investment solutions. The company operates across various markets with a strong presence in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

Average Trading Volume: 5,704,626

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £31B

Learn more about STAN stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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