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Neutral 58 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:58Neutral
Price Target:
1,804.00p
▲(3.98% Upside)
Action:DowngradedDate:03/03/26
The score is anchored by mixed fundamentals: strong profit recovery and improving returns are outweighed by a severe deterioration in operating/free cash flow and continued high leverage. Technicals are mildly bearish in the near term, while valuation is reasonable and the latest earnings call was supportive due to upgraded guidance and improved capital metrics.
Positive Factors
Multi-year profit recovery & margin improvement
A sustained rise in net income and materially higher net margins signals structural improvement in core banking profitability. This reflects durable revenue mix shifts and cost control, supporting returns and reinvestment capacity over the medium term.
Wealth & Global Banking strength and upgraded guidance
Record performance in fee-led Wealth and Global Banking franchises underpins more predictable, non‑balance-sheet revenue. An upgraded income-growth guide indicates management sees sustained demand and scalable client flows, improving earnings durability beyond rate cycles.
Improved capital metrics (CET1) after shareholder actions
A CET1 ratio at 14.2% provides a stronger capital buffer to absorb shocks and pursue growth. Achieving this post-buyback suggests management is balancing returns with regulatory capital discipline, increasing resilience and strategic optionality over coming quarters.
Negative Factors
Severe deterioration in cash flow quality
A persistent, large negative shift in operating and free cash flow undermines the sustainability of reported profits, constrains internal funding for dividends, buybacks or lending growth, and raises reliance on external financing over the medium term.
Elevated leverage reducing financial flexibility
Sustained high leverage magnifies sensitivity to credit and market shocks and limits balance-sheet flexibility for opportunistic lending or capital returns. It increases refinancing and regulatory risk, constraining long-term strategic manoeuvres if not reduced.
Structural pressure on interest and transaction income
Weaker net interest income and declining transaction-services revenue signal pressure on both margin and fee engines. If sustained, this can limit the bank's ability to convert asset growth to higher profits and may force higher risk-taking or cost cuts to preserve returns.

Standard Chartered (STAN) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)

Standard Chartered Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionStandard Chartered PLC, together with its subsidiaries, provides various banking products and services primarily in Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East. The company operates through two segments: Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking; and Consumer, Private and Business Banking. It offers retail products, such as deposits, savings, mortgages, credit cards, and personal loans; wealth management products and services that include investments, portfolio management, insurance, and wealth advices; and transaction banking services, such as cash management, working capital, and trade financing products. The company also provides financial markets products and services that comprise project and transportation financing, debt capital markets and leveraged financing, financing and securities services, and sales and structuring services, as well as macro, commodities, and credit trading services. In addition, it offers digital banking solutions. The company serves financial institutions, governments, banks, investors, corporations, small businesses, and individuals. It operates through approximately 776 branches. The company was founded in 1853 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
How the Company Makes MoneyStandard Chartered generates revenue primarily through interest income from loans and advances to customers, as well as fees and commissions from its various banking services. Key revenue streams include net interest income from retail and corporate banking operations, transaction banking fees, and wealth management services. The bank also earns income from investment banking activities, including advisory services and capital market transactions. Significant partnerships with financial institutions and companies enhance its service offerings and broaden its client base, contributing to its overall earnings. Additionally, the bank's focus on emerging markets allows it to capitalize on growth opportunities in these regions, further diversifying its revenue sources.

Standard Chartered Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Oct 30, 2025
(Q3-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 30, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The earnings call highlighted strong performance in Wealth Solutions and Global Banking, driving an upgrade in income growth guidance and a faster-than-expected achievement of return on tangible equity targets. However, challenges in net interest income, credit impairment, and transaction services income were noted, with expectations of continued management of these issues. Overall, while there are some challenges, the positive performance indicators outweigh the negatives.
Q3-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Profit Before Tax Growth
The company delivered a 9% growth in profit before tax on the back of a 5% increase in income.
Wealth Solutions and Global Banking Performance
Record quarterly performance in Wealth Solutions and Global Banking, leading to an upgrade in 2025 income growth guidance towards the upper end of the 5% to 7% range.
Return on Tangible Equity
The company expects to deliver a return on tangible equity of around 13% in 2025, accelerating their previous guidance by a year.
Operating Income Increase
Operating income increased by 5% to $5.1 billion, supported by strong performance in Wealth Solutions and Global Banking.
Strong Affluent Client Growth
Onboarded 67,000 new-to-bank affluent clients in the quarter, continuing the trend of onboarding over 60,000 clients each quarter.
Negative Updates
Net Interest Income Challenges
Net Interest Income (NII) was up only 1% quarter-on-quarter, with expectations of a low single-digit percentage decrease year-on-year in 2025.
Credit Impairment
Credit impairment was $195 million with an annualized loan loss rate of 24 basis points, including a $25 million overlay for clients with exposure to Hong Kong commercial real estate.
Sovereign Downgrades
High-risk assets were up around $650 million quarter-on-quarter, driven by a sovereign downgrade into early alerts.
Transaction Services Income Decline
Transaction Services income was down 6% due to falling rates and margin compression in payments and liquidity.
Company Guidance
During the recent earnings call, the company reported a robust third quarter performance, highlighting a 9% growth in profit before tax, driven by a 5% increase in income. The Wealth Solutions and Global Banking sectors achieved record performances, prompting an upgrade in the 2025 income growth guidance to the upper end of the 5% to 7% range, excluding notable items. The company also anticipates a 13% return on tangible equity in 2025, surpassing previous projections for 2026. Operating income reached $5.1 billion, up 5%, while operating expenses rose by 4%. Credit impairment was $195 million, with an annualized loan loss rate of 24 basis points. The company maintained its guidance for 2026 total expenses below $12.3 billion on a constant currency basis. Additionally, risk-weighted assets decreased by $1 billion, and the CET1 ratio improved to 14.2% after accounting for the impact of a $1.3 billion share buyback. The Wealth Business saw net new money totaling $42 billion year-to-date, supported by strong customer satisfaction and strategic focus on affluent markets.

Standard Chartered Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Income statement trends are strong with a multi-year earnings recovery and improved net margins, but balance-sheet leverage remains elevated (~1.95x debt-to-equity). The biggest drag is cash flow quality: operating and free cash flow turned sharply negative in 2023–2025 (about -27bn in 2025), raising sustainability and capital flexibility concerns.
Income Statement
78
Positive
Revenue has scaled materially from 2020 to 2025 (with only a modest dip in 2021), indicating improving business momentum. Profitability has also strengthened: net income rose from 0.7bn (2020) to 5.2bn (2025) and net margins improved to ~12.7% in 2025 versus ~3.6% in 2020. That said, margins have been somewhat volatile over the period (notably higher in 2021–2022 at the gross/EBITDA line), and 2025 revenue growth looks muted versus the prior year, suggesting the current run-rate is steadier rather than accelerating.
Balance Sheet
64
Positive
The balance sheet shows moderate shareholder returns improving over time, with return on equity rising to ~9.6% in 2025 from very low levels in 2020, supported by higher earnings. However, leverage is consistently elevated: debt-to-equity is ~1.95x in 2025 (up from ~1.72x in 2020), which reduces flexibility and increases sensitivity to adverse credit/market conditions. Equity has grown versus 2023–2025, but leverage remains a key constraint.
Cash Flow
34
Negative
Cash flow quality is the main weak spot. Operating cash flow and free cash flow were strongly positive in 2020–2022, but flipped negative in 2023–2025, culminating in roughly -27.3bn operating cash flow and -27.6bn free cash flow in 2025. The shift from positive to meaningfully negative cash generation introduces uncertainty around the sustainability of recent earnings strength and can pressure capital returns or balance-sheet flexibility if it persists.
BreakdownTTMDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue40.53B40.94B41.31B37.18B23.84B18.08B
Gross Profit20.61B21.29B19.81B17.72B16.18B14.63B
EBITDA8.06B7.54B7.14B6.16B5.47B4.53B
Net Income4.98B5.19B4.05B3.47B2.95B2.31B
Balance Sheet
Total Assets913.94B919.96B849.69B822.84B819.92B827.82B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments80.17B77.75B149.64B151.75B122.75B152.67B
Total Debt99.42B105.37B96.25B93.03B91.67B92.01B
Total Liabilities859.27B865.37B798.40B772.49B769.91B775.18B
Stockholders Equity54.23B54.12B50.89B49.96B49.67B52.27B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow0.00-27.59B-21.90B-6.84B13.24B10.88B
Operating Cash Flow0.00-27.26B-20.49B-5.56B15.18B12.22B
Investing Cash Flow0.00-18.32B11.45B15.81B-22.58B-8.99B
Financing Cash Flow0.00-6.15B-6.63B587.00M-772.00M265.00M

Standard Chartered Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Neutral
Last Price1735.00
Price Trends
50DMA
1821.50
Negative
100DMA
1700.08
Positive
200DMA
1502.98
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
-7.08
Positive
RSI
41.02
Neutral
STOCH
57.02
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:STAN, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 1735 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1807.08, below the 50-day MA of 1821.50, and above the 200-day MA of 1502.98, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -7.08 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 41.02 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 57.02 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for GB:STAN.

Standard Chartered Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (68)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
80
Outperform
£228.77B15.178.88%4.27%-11.86%-24.31%
71
Outperform
£28.11B11.4020.51%1.56%37.94%291.37%
68
Neutral
$18.00B11.429.92%3.81%9.73%1.22%
67
Neutral
£58.86B14.598.08%3.41%-22.85%-21.12%
64
Neutral
£47.86B9.1014.96%3.85%4.27%26.21%
61
Neutral
£60.24B10.359.72%1.50%14.18%46.12%
58
Neutral
£39.04B12.3610.45%1.70%-4.35%21.86%
* Financial Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
GB:STAN
Standard Chartered
1,735.00
524.25
43.30%
GB:BARC
Barclays
437.35
150.70
52.57%
GB:HSBA
HSBC Holdings
1,332.00
463.96
53.45%
GB:LLOY
Lloyds Banking
99.92
31.91
46.92%
GB:PRU
Prudential
1,116.50
415.92
59.37%
GB:NWG
NatWest Group
601.00
162.26
36.98%

Standard Chartered Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Standard Chartered Advances Buy-Back With Further Share Repurchases
Positive
Mar 3, 2026

Standard Chartered PLC has continued executing its previously announced share buy-back programme, repurchasing 808,989 ordinary shares on 2 March 2026 through J.P. Morgan Securities at a volume-weighted average price of 1,733.3119 pence. The trades were carried out across the London Stock Exchange and CBOE venues under pre-set parameters and in line with applicable regulations.

Following cancellation of the repurchased shares, the bank’s total shares in issue and voting rights will stand at 2,250,923,103, reflecting a modest reduction in share count funded by an aggregate US$52.1 million applied to the buy-back so far. The move underscores the bank’s ongoing capital management strategy, which can enhance earnings per share and signal confidence in its balance sheet to investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STAN) stock is a Buy with a £2167.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Standard Chartered stock, see the GB:STAN Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Standard Chartered Advances Share Buyback, Cancels Additional Shares
Positive
Mar 3, 2026

Standard Chartered PLC has continued its previously announced share buyback programme, purchasing 808,989 ordinary shares on 2 March 2026 through J.P. Morgan Securities at a volume-weighted average price of 1,733.3119 pence. The transactions were executed across the London Stock Exchange and Cboe venues, with prices ranging between 1,705.5 pence and 1,765 pence per share.

As of the close of the prior trading day, the bank had deployed just over US$52 million into the buyback and intends to cancel the newly repurchased shares, reducing its ordinary shares in issue to 2,250,923,103 and aligning the total voting rights accordingly. The ongoing reduction in share count is expected to enhance capital efficiency and support shareholder returns, while being carried out within pre-set regulatory and legal parameters under the disclosed programme.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STAN) stock is a Buy with a £2167.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Standard Chartered stock, see the GB:STAN Stock Forecast page.

Financial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Standard Chartered Confirms Share Capital and Voting Rights Structure
Neutral
Mar 2, 2026

Standard Chartered PLC reported that as of 27 February 2026 its issued ordinary share capital comprised 2,251,732,092 shares of $0.50 each, all carrying one vote per share and with no shares held in treasury. The disclosure confirms the company’s total voting rights, giving investors a clear denominator for calculating regulatory notification thresholds under UK transparency rules and reinforcing clarity around the bank’s capital and governance structure.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STAN) stock is a Buy with a £2167.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Standard Chartered stock, see the GB:STAN Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyDelistings and Listing Changes
Standard Chartered to Call and Delist HKD 1.1 Billion Fixed-Rate Notes Ahead of 2027 Maturity
Neutral
Mar 2, 2026

Standard Chartered has notified holders of its HKD 1.1 billion 4.70% fixed-rate notes due March 2027 that it will exercise its call option to fully redeem the securities on 21 March 2026, with payment, including accrued interest, to be made on 23 March 2026. Once redeemed, the notes will be cancelled, and their listing on the Financial Conduct Authority’s Official List and admission to trading on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market will be withdrawn on or shortly after 24 March 2026, reducing the bank’s outstanding listed debt under this issuance line and slightly simplifying its capital markets profile.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STAN) stock is a Buy with a £2167.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Standard Chartered stock, see the GB:STAN Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Standard Chartered pushes ahead with buy-back, cancels 805,000 shares
Positive
Mar 2, 2026

Standard Chartered has continued its recently launched share buy-back, repurchasing 805,000 ordinary shares on 27 February 2026 from J.P. Morgan Securities at a volume-weighted average price of 1,845.8691 pence. The trades were executed across the London Stock Exchange and Cboe venues, with prices ranging between 1,818 and 1,869.5 pence.

The bank has so far deployed just over $32 million under this buy-back and plans to cancel the repurchased shares, reducing its share count to 2,251,732,092 and consolidating earnings per share. The move underscores management’s ongoing capital-return strategy and may bolster investor confidence by signalling balance-sheet strength and a commitment to enhancing shareholder value.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STAN) stock is a Buy with a £2167.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Standard Chartered stock, see the GB:STAN Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Standard Chartered Sets Final Terms for $1.75 Billion Fixed Rate Reset Notes
Positive
Feb 27, 2026

Standard Chartered PLC has published the final terms for two new tranches of U.S. dollar-denominated Fixed Rate Reset Notes, comprising U.S.$1 billion notes due 2032 with a 4.529 per cent coupon and U.S.$750 million notes due 2047 with a 5.706 per cent coupon. Both issuances will take place on 5 March 2026 under the bank’s existing U.S.$77.5 billion debt issuance programme and are intended to be listed on the Official List of the UK Financial Conduct Authority and admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange, reinforcing the group’s access to long-term market funding and supporting its capital structure management.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STAN) stock is a Buy with a £2167.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Standard Chartered stock, see the GB:STAN Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Standard Chartered Advances Buy-back With New Share Purchases
Positive
Feb 27, 2026

Standard Chartered has continued execution of its recently announced share buy-back programme, repurchasing 813,595 ordinary shares on 26 February 2026 through J.P. Morgan Securities at a volume-weighted average price of 1,834.1701 pence. The purchases were conducted across the London Stock Exchange and CBOE venues under pre-set parameters, bringing total capital deployed on the buy-back to just over US$12m so far.

The bank plans to cancel the repurchased shares, which will reduce its shares in issue to 2,252,537,092 and set the same figure as its total voting rights. The cancellation marginally enhances earnings per share and signals ongoing capital returns to shareholders, underlining management’s confidence in the group’s capital position and its ability to return surplus capital while meeting regulatory requirements.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STAN) stock is a Buy with a £2167.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Standard Chartered stock, see the GB:STAN Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Standard Chartered Cancels 492,000 Shares in Latest Buy-Back Move
Positive
Feb 26, 2026

Standard Chartered has repurchased 492,000 of its own ordinary shares as part of a previously announced share buy-back programme, executed on 25 February 2026 through J.P. Morgan Securities. The shares were bought at prices between 1,787.00 pence and 1,816.00 pence, with a volume-weighted average price of about 1,799.77 pence across the London Stock Exchange and Cboe venues.

The bank intends to cancel all of the repurchased shares, reducing its total shares in issue and voting rights to 2,253,350,687, which effectively concentrates ownership among remaining shareholders. The move underlines management’s continued use of capital returns via buy-backs, potentially supporting earnings per share and signalling confidence in the group’s financial position and outlook to investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STAN) stock is a Hold with a £19.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Standard Chartered stock, see the GB:STAN Stock Forecast page.

Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Standard Chartered Confirms Voting Rights and Share Capital Structure as of 31 January 2026
Neutral
Feb 4, 2026

Standard Chartered PLC has confirmed that, as of 31 January 2026, its issued ordinary share capital comprised 2,253,842,687 shares of $0.50 each, all carrying one vote per share and with no shares held in treasury. The bank stated that this figure represents the total number of voting rights in the company and should be used by investors as the reference denominator for determining whether they must disclose holdings or changes in holdings under UK Financial Conduct Authority transparency rules, clarifying the current capital and voting structure for shareholders and regulators.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STAN) stock is a Hold with a £2087.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Standard Chartered stock, see the GB:STAN Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackFinancial Disclosures
Standard Chartered Completes US$1.3bn Share Buy-back, Cuts Share Count
Positive
Jan 27, 2026

Standard Chartered has completed its latest share buy-back programme, purchasing 528,116 ordinary shares on 26 January 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 1,835.08 pence per share, executed across the London Stock Exchange and CBOE venues. Since the programme began in August 2025, the bank has repurchased and intends to cancel a total of 62,222,365 shares for an aggregate consideration of about US$1.3 billion, reducing its share count to 2,253,842,687 and thereby increasing earnings per share and consolidating voting rights for remaining shareholders.

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.

Stock Buyback
Standard Chartered Cancels Further Shares After £1.84 Buy-Back Purchases
Positive
Jan 26, 2026

Standard Chartered PLC has continued its previously announced share buy-back programme, purchasing 527,986 of its US$0.50 ordinary shares on 23 January 2026 from Goldman Sachs International at a volume-weighted average price of 1,843.21 pence per share across the London Stock Exchange and CBOE venues. The bank has now applied more than US$1.27 billion to repurchase shares under this programme and intends to cancel the newly acquired stock, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue to 2,254,370,803 and thereby consolidating earnings per share and potentially enhancing shareholder value through a smaller free-float and higher voting-rights concentration for remaining investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STAN) stock is a Hold with a £2003.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Standard Chartered stock, see the GB:STAN Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Standard Chartered Continues Share Buy-Back, Cancels Further 541,525 Shares
Positive
Jan 23, 2026

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.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Standard Chartered Advances US$1.25bn Share Buy-back with Further Share Purchases and Cancellations
Positive
Jan 22, 2026

Standard Chartered PLC has continued executing its previously announced share buy-back programme, purchasing 537,752 ordinary shares on 21 January 2026 from Goldman Sachs International at a volume-weighted average price of 1,826.36 pence per share across the London Stock Exchange and Cboe venues. The bank has now deployed about US$1.25 billion on repurchases under this programme and intends to cancel the newly acquired shares, reducing its share count to 2,255,440,314 and thereby consolidating earnings per share and signalling ongoing capital return to shareholders within the parameters of applicable regulations.

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.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Standard Chartered Advances US$1.23bn Share Buy-back, Cancels Additional Shares
Positive
Jan 21, 2026

Standard Chartered has continued executing its previously announced share buy-back programme, repurchasing 526,920 ordinary shares on 20 January 2026 from Goldman Sachs International at a volume-weighted average price of 1,839.44 pence per share across the London Stock Exchange and CBOE venues. The bank has so far deployed roughly US$1.23 billion under this buy-back and intends to cancel the repurchased shares, reducing the number of shares in issue to 2,255,978,066 and thereby marginally enhancing earnings per share and signalling ongoing capital strength and commitment to shareholder returns.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STAN) stock is a Hold with a £2051.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Standard Chartered stock, see the GB:STAN Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Standard Chartered Advances Share Buy-back, Plans Cancellation of Newly Purchased Shares
Positive
Jan 20, 2026

Standard Chartered PLC has continued its share buy-back programme, purchasing 527,072 ordinary shares on 19 January 2026 from Goldman Sachs International at a volume-weighted average price of 1,869.01 pence per share across the London Stock Exchange and CBOE venues. The bank has now applied over US$1.22 billion to repurchases under the programme and plans to cancel the newly acquired shares, reducing its share count to 2,256,504,986 and thereby consolidating earnings per share and potentially enhancing shareholder value as part of its ongoing capital management strategy.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STAN) stock is a Hold with a £2057.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Standard Chartered stock, see the GB:STAN Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Standard Chartered Advances US$1.2bn Share Buy-back With New Share Purchases
Positive
Jan 19, 2026

Standard Chartered PLC has continued executing its previously announced share buy-back programme, purchasing 535,597 ordinary shares on 16 January 2026 from Goldman Sachs International at a volume-weighted average price of 1,865.79 pence per share across the London Stock Exchange and CBOE venues. Following the latest tranche, the bank has deployed over US$1.2 billion into the buy-back and intends to cancel the repurchased shares, reducing its share count to 2,257,032,058 and maintaining the same number of voting rights, a move that underscores management’s ongoing capital-return strategy and may enhance earnings per share and shareholder value over time.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STAN) stock is a Hold with a £2057.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Standard Chartered stock, see the GB:STAN Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackFinancial Disclosures
Standard Chartered Advances Share Buy-back, Cancels Additional Shares
Positive
Jan 16, 2026

Standard Chartered has continued its share buy-back programme, repurchasing 549,274 ordinary shares on 15 January 2026 from Goldman Sachs International at a volume-weighted average price of 1,855.74 pence, across the London Stock Exchange and CBOE venues. The bank has so far applied about US$1.19 billion to the buy-back and intends to cancel the latest tranche of shares, reducing the number of shares in issue to 2,257,567,655 and thereby marginally increasing earnings per share and signalling ongoing capital return to shareholders within regulatory parameters.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STAN) stock is a Hold with a £2011.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Standard Chartered stock, see the GB:STAN Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Standard Chartered Cancels Further Shares After £1.18bn Buy-back Spend
Positive
Jan 15, 2026

Standard Chartered PLC has repurchased 541,310 of its US$0.50 ordinary shares on 14 January 2026 from Goldman Sachs International as part of its ongoing share buy-back programme initiated in July 2025, at a volume-weighted average price of 1,840.23 pence per share across the London Stock Exchange and CBOE venues. The bank has so far deployed about US$1.18 billion into the buy-back, and intends to cancel the newly acquired shares, reducing its shares in issue to 2,258,116,929 and aligning its capital structure with shareholder-return objectives while operating within pre-set regulatory and legal parameters.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STAN) stock is a Hold with a £2006.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Standard Chartered stock, see the GB:STAN Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Standard Chartered Advances US$1.17bn Share Buy-back, Reduces Share Count
Positive
Jan 14, 2026

Standard Chartered has continued executing its previously announced share buy-back programme, repurchasing 541,683 ordinary shares on 13 January 2026 from Goldman Sachs International at a volume-weighted average price of 1,826.35 pence per share across the London Stock Exchange and CBOE venues. The bank has now deployed roughly US$1.17 billion into the buy-back and plans to cancel the repurchased shares, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue to 2,258,658,239 and thereby concentrating voting rights and potentially enhancing earnings per share for existing investors as it returns capital to shareholders within its regulatory and pre-set parameters.

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.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Standard Chartered Advances £1.15bn Share Buy-back With New Repurchase and Share Cancellation
Positive
Jan 13, 2026

Standard Chartered PLC has continued its previously announced share buy-back programme by repurchasing 554,022 ordinary shares on 12 January 2026 from Goldman Sachs International, at prices ranging between 1,763.00p and 1,825.50p per share and a volume-weighted average price of 1,808.48p. The bank has so far deployed more than US$1.15bn under this buy-back and intends to cancel the newly purchased shares, reducing the number of shares in issue to 2,259,199,922 and thereby consolidating existing shareholders’ ownership and potentially enhancing earnings per share, while complying with applicable market regulations across the involved trading venues.

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.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Standard Chartered Launches EUR 1 Billion Green Note Issue Due 2034
Positive
Jan 12, 2026

Standard Chartered PLC has published the final terms for a new EUR 1 billion issuance of 3.717% Fixed Rate Reset Green Notes due 2034, scheduled to be issued on 14 January 2026 under its US$77.5 billion debt issuance programme. The bank has applied for the green notes to be admitted to the Official List of the UK Financial Conduct Authority and to trading on the London Stock Exchange, underscoring its continued use of labelled green debt to diversify funding sources and support environmentally focused financing within its broader balance sheet strategy.

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.

Stock Buyback
Standard Chartered Advances Share Buy-back, Cancels Additional Stock
Positive
Jan 12, 2026

Standard Chartered has continued executing its previously announced share buy-back programme by purchasing 548,950 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. The bank has so far deployed approximately US$1.14 billion on the buy-back and intends to cancel the newly repurchased shares, which will reduce the number of ordinary shares in issue to 2,259,753,944 and set the same figure as the total voting rights, effectively enhancing capital returns and potentially improving earnings per share for existing 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.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Standard Chartered Cancels Further Shares After Extending Buy-Back Programme
Positive
Jan 12, 2026

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.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Standard Chartered Raises SGD 750m Through Perpetual Contingent Convertible Issue
Positive
Jan 9, 2026

Standard Chartered PLC has issued SGD 750 million of fixed-rate resetting perpetual subordinated contingent convertible securities, further strengthening its capital structure through an additional loss-absorbing instrument. The bank plans to seek admission of these securities to trading on the International Securities Market of the London Stock Exchange and will also apply to list any ordinary shares resulting from conversion of the securities on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, underlining its dual-market presence and providing investors with enhanced access and liquidity.

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.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Standard Chartered Advances Share Buy-back With New £1,803 VWAP Repurchase
Positive
Jan 9, 2026

Standard Chartered PLC has continued its previously announced share buy-back programme by repurchasing 552,732 ordinary shares on 8 January 2026 from Goldman Sachs International at a volume-weighted average price of 1,803.27 pence per share, with trades executed across the London Stock Exchange and Cboe venues. The bank has now applied over US$1.12 billion to the buy-back and intends to cancel the latest tranche of shares, which will reduce the number of ordinary shares in issue to 2,260,302,894 and maintain the same figure for total voting rights, signalling an ongoing effort to optimise its capital structure and enhance shareholder value within the bounds of applicable regulations.

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.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Standard Chartered Advances US$1.1bn Share Buy-back With Latest Share Purchase
Positive
Jan 8, 2026

Standard Chartered PLC has continued to execute its previously announced share buy-back programme, purchasing 537,006 ordinary shares on 7 January 2026 from Goldman Sachs International at a volume-weighted average price of 1,805.41 pence per share across the London Stock Exchange and CBOE venues. The bank has so far deployed over US$1.11 billion into the buy-back and intends to cancel the newly repurchased shares, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue to 2,260,855,626 and thereby consolidating earnings per share and potentially enhancing shareholder value while signalling confidence in its 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.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Standard Chartered Launches US$2.5bn Multi-Tranche Dollar Note Offering
Positive
Jan 7, 2026

Standard Chartered PLC has published final terms for three new U.S. dollar-denominated note issues under its US$77.5 billion debt issuance programme, comprising a US$500 million floating rate tranche due 2030, a US$1 billion 4.299% fixed rate reset tranche due 2030 and a US$1 billion 5.243% fixed rate reset tranche due 2037. The bank has applied for these notes to be admitted to the FCA’s Official List and to begin trading on the London Stock Exchange from 13 January 2026, reinforcing its access to wholesale funding markets and further diversifying its long-term funding profile.

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.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Standard Chartered Cancels Further Shares After Continuing £ Buy-back Programme
Positive
Jan 7, 2026

Standard Chartered PLC has continued execution of its previously announced share buy-back programme, purchasing 530,530 ordinary shares on 6 January 2026 from Goldman Sachs International at a volume-weighted average price of 1,855.83 pence per share across the London Stock Exchange and CBOE venues. The bank has now deployed over US$1.1 billion into the buy-back and intends to cancel the newly repurchased shares, reducing the number of shares in issue to 2,261,392,632 and thereby consolidating voting rights, a move that underscores management’s ongoing capital return strategy and may enhance earnings per share for existing investors.

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.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Standard Chartered Continues Share Buy-Back, Commits Over US$1.08 Billion and Cancels Shares
Positive
Jan 6, 2026

Standard Chartered PLC has continued executing its previously announced share buy-back programme, purchasing 535,931 ordinary shares on 5 January 2026 from Goldman Sachs International at a volume-weighted average price of 1,858.69 pence per share, across the London Stock Exchange and CBOE venues. The bank has now committed over US$1.08 billion to the programme and intends to cancel the newly repurchased shares, reducing the total number of ordinary shares in issue to 2,261,923,162 and thereby consolidating voting rights, a move likely aimed at enhancing capital efficiency and returning value to shareholders within the parameters of applicable regulations.

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.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Standard Chartered Advances Share Buy-back, Cancels Further Stock
Positive
Jan 5, 2026

Standard Chartered PLC has continued executing its previously announced share buy-back programme, repurchasing 544,241 ordinary shares on 2 January 2026 from Goldman Sachs International at prices between 1,827.00 pence and 1,855.00 pence, with a volume-weighted average price of 1,847.37 pence. The bank has so far deployed about US$1.07 billion into the buy-back and intends to cancel the newly acquired shares, which will reduce the number of shares in issue to 2,262,459,093 and set the total voting rights at the same level, a move that effectively returns capital to shareholders and marginally enhances earnings per share and ownership stakes for remaining investors.

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.

Stock Buyback
Standard Chartered Continues Share Buy-Back, Cancels Additional 533,652 Shares
Positive
Dec 31, 2025

Standard Chartered PLC has continued its previously announced share buy-back programme, repurchasing 533,652 ordinary shares on 30 December 2025 from Goldman Sachs International at a volume-weighted average price of 1,825.89 pence per share across the London Stock Exchange and CBOE venues. The bank has now applied over US$1.05 billion to purchases under this programme and intends to cancel the newly repurchased shares, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue to 2,263,297,564 and thereby marginally increasing earnings per share and voting concentration for remaining shareholders.

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.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Standard Chartered Advances £1bn Buy-back With Fresh Share Repurchases
Positive
Dec 30, 2025

Standard Chartered has continued executing its previously announced share buy-back programme, repurchasing 533,312 ordinary shares on 29 December 2025 from Goldman Sachs International at a volume-weighted average price of 1,806.64 pence, across the London Stock Exchange and Cboe venues. The bank has now applied over US$1.04 billion to the buy-back and intends to cancel the repurchased shares, reducing its share count to 2,263,831,216 and thereby marginally increasing earnings per share and capital return to shareholders while signalling confidence in its balance sheet 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.

Stock Buyback
Standard Chartered Cancels Further Shares After Continuing £ Buy-Back Programme
Positive
Dec 29, 2025

Standard Chartered PLC has continued executing its previously announced share buy-back programme, repurchasing 288,845 ordinary shares on 24 December 2025 from Goldman Sachs International at a volume-weighted average price of 1,807.51 pence per share across the London Stock Exchange, CBOE BXE and CBOE CXE. The bank has so far applied about US$1.03 billion to this buy-back and intends to cancel the repurchased shares, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue to 2,264,364,528 and thereby consolidating voting rights among remaining shareholders and potentially enhancing earnings per share.

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.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Standard Chartered Advances US$1.02bn Share Buy-back, Cuts Share Count
Positive
Dec 24, 2025

Standard Chartered has continued its previously announced share buy-back programme, repurchasing 526,570 ordinary shares on 23 December 2025 from Goldman Sachs International at a volume-weighted average price of 1,800.73 pence per share across the London Stock Exchange and CBOE venues. The bank has now applied just over US$1.02 billion to this buy-back and intends to cancel the latest tranche of shares, reducing its share count to 2,264,653,373 ordinary shares in issue and thereby consolidating voting rights and potentially enhancing earnings per share for existing investors.

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.

Business Operations and StrategyDelistings and Listing Changes
Standard Chartered to Redeem US$1.5bn Fixed Rate Reset Notes Ahead of 2027 Maturity
Neutral
Dec 23, 2025

Standard Chartered PLC has notified holders of its US$1.5 billion 1.456% Fixed Rate Reset Notes due 2027 that it will exercise its call option to fully redeem the securities on 14 January 2026 at the specified call redemption amount plus accrued interest. Following the redemption, all of these notes will be cancelled, and their listing on the Official List of the UK Financial Conduct Authority and trading on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market will be withdrawn on or shortly after 15 January 2026, simplifying the bank’s outstanding debt profile and removing this particular issuance from the public markets.

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.

Business Operations and StrategyDelistings and Listing Changes
Standard Chartered to Redeem US$1 Billion Fixed-Rate Notes Ahead of 2027 Maturity
Neutral
Dec 23, 2025

Standard Chartered PLC has notified holders of its U.S.$1 billion 6.170% Fixed Rate Reset Notes due 2027 that it will exercise its call option to fully redeem the securities on 9 January 2026, paying the call option redemption amount plus accrued but unpaid interest. Following the redemption, the notes will be cancelled and their listing on the Official List of the UK Financial Conduct Authority and admission to trading on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market will also be cancelled on or shortly after 12 January 2026, simplifying the group’s outstanding capital markets instruments and modifying its debt profile.

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.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Standard Chartered Repurchases More Shares as US$1bn Buy-back Nears Completion
Positive
Dec 23, 2025

Standard Chartered PLC has continued executing its previously announced share buy-back programme, purchasing 531,851 ordinary shares on 22 December 2025 from Goldman Sachs International at a volume-weighted average price of 1,788.96 pence per share across the London Stock Exchange and Cboe venues. The bank has now deployed just over US$1.0bn under the buy-back and plans to cancel the newly repurchased shares, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue to about 2.27 billion and thereby slightly increasing earnings per share and potentially supporting its share price, while signalling ongoing capital strength and commitment to shareholder returns.

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.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Standard Chartered Cancels Further Shares After Nearly US$1 Billion Buy-back Spend
Positive
Dec 22, 2025

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.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Standard Chartered Advances Share Buy-Back, Cancels Additional Shares
Positive
Dec 19, 2025

Standard Chartered PLC has continued executing its previously announced share buy-back programme by repurchasing 535,961 ordinary shares on 18 December 2025 from Goldman Sachs International across the London Stock Exchange and CBOE venues, at a volume-weighted average price of 1,764.41 pence per share. The bank has so far deployed approximately US$983.7 million into the buy-back and intends to cancel the newly repurchased shares, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue to 2,266,170,696 and thereby consolidating earnings per share and potentially enhancing value for existing shareholders through a smaller equity base and unchanged voting rights structure.

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.

Executive/Board Changes
Standard Chartered Appoints Phil Rivett to Remuneration Committee
Positive
Dec 18, 2025

Standard Chartered PLC has approved the appointment of Phil Rivett as a member of its Remuneration Committee, effective 1 January 2026. The move strengthens the bank’s governance structure around executive pay and compensation oversight, reflecting its continued focus on robust board-level supervision of remuneration policies that affect senior leadership and align with shareholder interests.

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.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Standard Chartered Progresses with Share Buy-Back Program
Positive
Dec 18, 2025

Standard Chartered has announced the repurchase of 537,730 of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buy-back program. This move is part of the company’s strategy to enhance shareholder value and will result in a reduced number of shares in issuance, impacting its total voting rights and showcasing its efforts to streamline equity structure and reinforce investor confidence.

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.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Standard Chartered Executes Share Buy-back to Enhance Shareholder Value
Positive
Dec 17, 2025

Standard Chartered PLC announced the purchase of 537,325 of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buy-back program. The shares were bought at prices ranging from 1,742.50 to 1,764.50 pence, with a volume-weighted average price of 1,751.75 pence. The company plans to cancel these shares, reducing the total number of shares in issue to 2,267,244,387. This move is part of Standard Chartered’s strategy to optimize its capital structure and enhance shareholder value.

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.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Standard Chartered Executes Share Buy-Back to Optimize Capital Structure
Positive
Dec 16, 2025

Standard Chartered PLC has executed a share buy-back program, purchasing 550,430 of its ordinary shares at prices ranging from 1,743.50 to 1,771.50 pence per share. This move is part of a broader strategy to optimize its capital structure, with the purchased shares intended for cancellation, reducing the total number of shares in issue and potentially enhancing shareholder value.

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.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Standard Chartered Advances Share Buy-back Program
Neutral
Dec 15, 2025

Standard Chartered PLC has announced the repurchase of 549,854 of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buy-back program. The shares were purchased from Goldman Sachs International at prices ranging from 1,726.50 to 1,759.50 pence, with a volume-weighted average price of 1,745.34 pence. This transaction is part of the company’s strategy to optimize its capital structure and enhance shareholder value. Following the cancellation of these shares, Standard Chartered will have 2,268,332,142 ordinary shares in issue, maintaining the same number of voting rights. The buy-back is conducted under specific regulatory guidelines and is part of a previously announced plan.

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.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Standard Chartered Executes Share Buy-back to Enhance Shareholder Value
Positive
Dec 12, 2025

Standard Chartered PLC has executed a share buy-back program, purchasing 558,220 of its ordinary shares at prices ranging from 1,701.00 to 1,730.00 pence per share. This move, part of a larger strategy announced in July 2025, aims to enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of shares in circulation, thereby increasing the value of remaining shares. The company plans to cancel the purchased shares, which will adjust the total number of voting rights to 2,268,881,996, reflecting its commitment to optimizing capital structure and returning value to shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STAN) stock is a Buy with a £1855.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Standard Chartered stock, see the GB:STAN Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Standard Chartered Advances Share Buy-back Program
Positive
Dec 11, 2025

Standard Chartered PLC announced the purchase of 570,907 of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buy-back program. The shares were acquired at prices ranging from 1,679.50 to 1,705.00 pence, with a volume-weighted average price of 1,697.16 pence. This move is part of the company’s strategy to enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of shares in circulation, which will result in a total of 2,269,440,216 ordinary shares in issue after cancellation. The buy-back is conducted in compliance with pre-set parameters and applicable regulations, indicating a strategic focus on optimizing capital structure and potentially boosting share value.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STAN) stock is a Buy with a £1855.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Standard Chartered stock, see the GB:STAN Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Standard Chartered Advances Share Buy-back Program with Recent Purchase
Positive
Dec 10, 2025

Standard Chartered PLC announced the repurchase of 575,340 of its ordinary shares on December 9, 2025, as part of its ongoing share buy-back program. The shares were acquired at an average price of 1,659.11 pence per share, with the intention to cancel them, reducing the total number of shares in issue to 2,270,011,123. This move is part of the company’s strategy to manage its capital structure and return value to shareholders, potentially impacting its market positioning and shareholder value.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STAN) stock is a Buy with a £1855.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Standard Chartered stock, see the GB:STAN Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Standard Chartered Executes Share Buy-Back to Optimize Capital Structure
Positive
Dec 9, 2025

Standard Chartered PLC announced the purchase of 582,602 of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buy-back programme. The shares were acquired at prices ranging from 1,623.50 to 1,651.50 pence, with an average price of 1,644.84 pence. This move is part of the company’s strategy to manage its capital structure efficiently. The purchased shares will be cancelled, reducing the total number of shares in issue to 2,270,586,463, which will also adjust the voting rights accordingly. This buy-back is conducted under pre-set parameters and in compliance with relevant regulations, reflecting the company’s commitment to returning value to its shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STAN) stock is a Buy with a £1855.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Standard Chartered stock, see the GB:STAN Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Standard Chartered Advances Share Buy-Back Programme
Positive
Dec 8, 2025

Standard Chartered PLC announced the purchase of 571,604 of its ordinary shares from Goldman Sachs International as part of its ongoing share buy-back programme. This transaction, which took place on December 5, 2025, involved a volume-weighted average price of 1,653.50 pence per share. The company plans to cancel these shares, reducing the total number of shares in issue to 2,271,169,065. This move is part of Standard Chartered’s strategy to manage its capital structure and enhance shareholder value.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STAN) stock is a Buy with a £1855.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Standard Chartered stock, see the GB:STAN Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Standard Chartered Advances Share Buy-back Program
Positive
Dec 5, 2025

Standard Chartered PLC has announced the purchase of 573,082 of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buy-back program. The shares were acquired at a volume-weighted average price of 1,656.26 pence per share, with the intention to cancel them, reducing the total number of shares in circulation to 2,271,740,669. This move is part of the company’s strategy to manage its capital structure and enhance shareholder value, aligning with regulatory requirements and previously set parameters.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STAN) stock is a Buy with a £1880.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Standard Chartered stock, see the GB:STAN Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Standard Chartered Advances Share Buy-back Program
Positive
Dec 4, 2025

Standard Chartered PLC has announced the purchase of 565,740 of its ordinary shares as part of a share buy-back program, with the shares bought at a volume-weighted average price of 1,683.29 pence. The company plans to cancel these shares, reducing the total number of shares in issue to 2,272,313,751, which will also be the new total number of voting rights. This move is part of a strategic effort to manage the company’s capital structure effectively and is expected to impact its share value positively, reflecting confidence in its financial stability.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STAN) stock is a Buy with a £1880.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Standard Chartered stock, see the GB:STAN Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Standard Chartered Advances Share Buy-back Program with Latest Purchase
Positive
Dec 3, 2025

Standard Chartered PLC announced the repurchase of 570,655 of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buy-back program. The shares were purchased at a volume-weighted average price of 1,699.71 pence per share, with the intention to cancel them, reducing the total number of shares in issue to 2,272,879,491. This move is part of the company’s strategy to optimize its capital structure and enhance shareholder value.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STAN) stock is a Buy with a £1880.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Standard Chartered stock, see the GB:STAN Stock Forecast page.

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