St. James’s Place Completes £95.5 Million Share Buy-Back Program

St. James’s Place ( (GB:STJ) ) just unveiled an announcement.

St. James’s Place PLC has completed its share buy-back program, which was announced earlier in the year. On October 6, 2025, the company repurchased 182,000 of its ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange, with plans to cancel these shares. This move reduces the total number of shares in circulation to 527,039,510. The buy-back program, which began on July 31, 2025, saw the company repurchase a total of 7,522,665 shares at an average price of 1269.3153 pence per share, amounting to approximately £95.5 million. This strategic action is likely to impact the company’s share value and provide a return to shareholders by reducing the supply of shares, potentially increasing earnings per share.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STJ) stock is a Buy with a £19.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on St. James’s Place stock, see the GB:STJ Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:STJ Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:STJ is a Neutral.

St. James’s Place presents a stable outlook with strong revenue growth and strategic initiatives. However, challenges in profitability, cash flow, and bearish technical indicators weigh on the score. The fair valuation and positive earnings sentiment provide support, but improvements in profitability and cash flow are crucial for future growth.

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More about St. James’s Place

St. James’s Place PLC operates in the financial services industry, primarily offering wealth management services. The company focuses on providing financial advice, investment management, and related services to individuals and businesses.

Average Trading Volume: 2,047,748

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £6.75B

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