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Melrose Industries Faces 11% Share Drop Despite Buyback

2/28/2026

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In 2025, Melrose Industries reported pretax profit, attributed to higher earnings from its engines division.
Shares fell 11.06% after the company guided on a key profit metric that disappointed investors.
Melrose Industries announced a £175 million ($236 million) share buyback.
Concerns over weaker adjusted operating profit persisted, contributing to investor caution.

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Story summary

In 2025, Melrose Industries reported pretax profit, attributed to higher earnings from its engines division.
Shares fell 11.06% after the company guided on a key profit metric that disappointed investors.
Melrose Industries announced a £175 million ($236 million) share buyback.
Concerns over weaker adjusted operating profit persisted, contributing to investor caution.