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Standard Chartered ( (GB:STAN) ) just unveiled an announcement.
Standard Chartered PLC announced the purchase of 540,236 of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buy-back program. The shares were acquired at a volume-weighted average price of 1,389.92 pence per share, with the lowest and highest prices paid being 1,359.00 pence and 1,409.00 pence respectively. The company plans to cancel these shares, reducing the total number of shares in issue to 2,286,900,550, which will also be the total number of voting rights. 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 £1690.00 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. It offers a range of products and services including consumer banking, corporate and institutional banking, and wealth management. The company primarily focuses on markets in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
Average Trading Volume: 5,041,112
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £31.77B
For detailed information about STAN stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.