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The latest update is out from Standard Chartered ( (GB:STAN) ).
Standard Chartered PLC has executed a share buy-back program, purchasing 547,290 of its ordinary shares from Goldman Sachs International on 21 August 2025. The shares were bought at a volume-weighted average price of 1,360.21 pence per share, with the company planning to cancel these shares, reducing the total number of shares in issue to 2,307,920,481. This buy-back is part of a previously announced program aimed at optimizing the company’s capital structure, potentially enhancing shareholder value and reflecting confidence in its financial position.
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 multinational banking and financial services company headquartered in London, England. It operates a network of over 1,200 branches and outlets across more than 70 countries, offering services in personal and corporate banking, wealth management, and treasury services. The company primarily focuses on markets in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
Average Trading Volume: 5,704,626
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £31B
For an in-depth examination of STAN stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.