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Standard Chartered ( (GB:STAN) ) has issued an announcement.
Standard Chartered PLC announced the repurchase of 511,965 of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buy-back program. The shares were purchased at prices ranging from 1,418.50 to 1,440.50 pence, with a volume-weighted average price of 1,428.44 pence. The company plans to cancel these shares, reducing the total number of shares in issue to 2,295,676,781. This move is part of the company’s strategy to manage its capital structure and potentially enhance shareholder value.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:STAN) stock is a Hold with a £15.25 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 leading international banking group, primarily focused on providing financial services and products across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. The company offers a wide range of services including retail banking, corporate banking, and wealth management, with a strong emphasis on emerging markets.
Average Trading Volume: 5,337,685
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £33.33B
See more data about STAN stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.