Rolls-Royce Holdings continues share buybacks and receives positive analyst ratings

Rolls-Royce Holdings plc is continuing its £2.3 billion share repurchase programme, acquiring approximately 3.6 million ordinary shares between August 11 and August 17, 2026. The company intends to cancel these repurchased shares to reduce the total outstanding share count. Since the programme's launch on February 26, 2026, the firm has repurchased a cumulative total of over 105 million shares at a weighted average price of 1,280.7082 pence.

Financial analysts have maintained a generally positive outlook on the company, with seven ratings firms providing an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy”. Recent analyst actions include Berenberg Bank raising its target price to GBX 1,900 with a “buy” rating, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifting its target to GBX 1,800 with an “overweight” rating. Other institutions, including Royal Bank of Canada and Deutsche Bank, have also issued “buy” or “outperform” ratings, while Citigroup maintains a “neutral” rating.