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Melrose ( (GB:MRO) ) has provided an announcement.
Melrose Industries PLC, a company involved in the acquisition and improvement of underperforming businesses, announced the repurchase of 93,632 of its ordinary shares through Investec Bank plc. The shares were bought at prices ranging from 618.00 to 642.00 pence, with a weighted average price of 627.3306 pence. The company plans to hold these shares in treasury, which now totals 49,514,858 shares, while the total shares in issue, excluding treasury shares, stand at 1,261,960,463. This transaction is part of Melrose’s ongoing buyback programme, which aims to enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of shares in circulation.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MRO) stock is a Sell with a £4.10 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Melrose stock, see the GB:MRO Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:MRO Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:MRO is a Neutral.
The overall stock score of 57 reflects significant financial challenges, including declining revenue and negative cash flows, which weigh heavily on the score. However, positive technical indicators suggest potential for price appreciation, partially offsetting financial weaknesses. The valuation is moderate, with a P/E ratio indicating fair pricing, but a low dividend yield limits attractiveness for income-focused investors.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:MRO stock, click here.
More about Melrose
Average Trading Volume: 3,449,224
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: £7.88B
See more insights into MRO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.